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The People In The Trees: A Novel
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Readers Of Exciting, Challenging And Visionary Literary Fictionincluding Admirers Of Norman Rush'S Mating, Ann Patchett'S State Of Wonder, Barbara Kingsolver'S The Poisonwood Bible, And Peter Matthiessen'S At Play In The Fields Of The Lordwill Be Drawn To This Astonishingly Gripping And Accomplished First Novel. A Decade In The Writing, This Is An Anthropological Adventure Story That Combines The Visceral Allure Of A Thriller With A Profound And Tragic Vision Of What Happens When Cultures Collide. It Is A Book That Instantly Catapults Hanya Yanagihara Into The Company Of Young Novelists Who Really, Really Matter.In 1950, A Young Doctor Called Norton Perina Signs On With The Anthropologist Paul Tallent For An Expedition To The Remote Micronesian Island Of Ivu'Ivu In Search Of A Rumored Lost Tribe. They Succeed, Finding Not Only That Tribe But Also A Group Of Forest Dwellers They Dub The Dreamers, Who Turn Out To Be Fantastically Longlived But Progressively More Senile. Perina Suspects The Source Of Their Longevity Is A Hardtofind Turtle; Unable To Resist The Possibility Of Eternal Life, He Kills One And Smuggles Some Meat Back To The States. He Scientifically Proves His Thesis, Earning Worldwide Fame And The Nobel Prize, But He Soon Discovers That Its Miraculous Property Comes At A Terrible Price. As Things Quickly Spiral Out Of His Control, His Own Demons Take Hold, With Devastating Personal Consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The People in the Trees'? A: The main theme of 'The People in the Trees' revolves around the collision of cultures and the moral complexities associated with scientific exploration and the quest for immortality.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The People in the Trees'? A: The author of 'The People in the Trees' is Hanya Yanagihara.
- Q: What genre does this novel belong to? A: 'The People in the Trees' is categorized as literary fiction, specifically blending elements of anthropology and thriller.
- Q: How many pages does 'The People in the Trees' have? A: 'The People in the Trees' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'The People in the Trees' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The People in the Trees' published? A: 'The People in the Trees' was published on August 13, 2013.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'The People in the Trees' is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used copy of 'The People in the Trees' is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What are some notable comparisons in literary style for this novel? A: 'The People in the Trees' is often compared in literary style to works by Norman Rush, Ann Patchett, Barbara Kingsolver, and Peter Matthiessen.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Norton Perina in the story? A: Norton Perina is significant as he embarks on an expedition that leads to the discovery of a lost tribe, and his actions raise ethical questions about scientific discovery and the consequences of seeking eternal life.