The Living and the Rest

In this masterful work, the boundless realm of fiction is expertly navigated, offering a "clever and spirited narrative that takes an ominous turn before reaching its explosive finale," as noted by the Guardian. The Financial Times has rightfully recognised it as a standout Fiction in Translation for 2023.

On the picturesque Island of Mozambique, Daniel and his partner, the artist Moira, eagerly anticipate two arrivals: their unborn child and the island's inaugural literary festival. However, their plans are dramatically altered when a cyclone strikes just as the first festival attendees reach the shore. While the island emerges unscathed, the mainland bridge is rendered impassable, and all communication links are severed, leaving the islanders and visiting authors in splendid isolation.

As the days unfold, the stranded literati forge unexpected alliances and make the most of their peculiar predicament. Some entertain the notion that they've entered a liminal space, a sort of purgatory, while others find solace in their craft, penning words as the lines between fact and fiction, past and future, life and death become increasingly blurred.

This captivating novel explores the essence of existence, the nature of time, and the extraordinary power of imagination and the written word. It poses the intriguing question: Where do we go when all is said and done? Perhaps to a small island, where anything can be created and everything regenerated through the magic of storytelling.

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Book ISBN:	9781529421750
Book Weight:	172g