The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi, Wu Ming-Yi

The Man with the Compound Eyes

Wu Ming-Yi, Wu Ming-Yi

355 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction magical realism science fiction mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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 'You must love the land, my children, and ring it in with your love' On the island of Wayo Wayo, every second son must leave on the day he turns fifteen as a sacrifice to the Sea God. Atile'i however is determined to defy destiny and become the f...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 640 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 54%

mysterious: 54%

sad: 51%

adventurous: 48%

challenging: 24%

inspiring: 20%

dark: 14%

informative: 14%

hopeful: 8%

tense: 7%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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