The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi

The Man with the Compound Eyes

Wu Ming-Yi with Darryl Sterk (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction magical realism mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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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 is one such boy, but as the strongest swimmer and best sailor, he is determined to defy destiny and become the first to surv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 56%
mysterious 54%
sad 54%
adventurous 52%
challenging 22%
inspiring 20%
informative 17%
dark 11%
hopeful 9%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.82

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