The Whale Caller

Autori

• Zakes Mda

Parametri

Pagine

242pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Fantascienza e Fantasy
• Fantasy
• Narrativa
• Natura, animali
• Prosa storica

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Set in the coastal village of Hermanus, the narrative follows a whale caller who becomes emotionally attached to a whale named Sharisha, using a kelp horn to attract her. His obsession grows as he anxiously awaits her return, mirroring the feelings of a jealous lover. Meanwhile, Saluni, the town drunk, harbors her own unrequited affection for him, complicating the dynamics of love and longing in this unique seaside setting. The story explores themes of obsession, unreciprocated love, and the human connection to nature.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

(In brossura)