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From the author of The Orphan Master's Son, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and Fortune Smiles, winner of the US National Book Award, an epic masterpiece named one of 'Ten Best Books of 2025' by the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post
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This blend of historical fiction and magical realism set in the pre-literate empire of Tonga is deeply immersive. Though there are dozens of characters, Johnson delineates each one well, using subtleties in their interactions to reveal nuances. The non-linear story of the ongoing warfare among the Tongans and their satellites may include mythical elements, but it also deals poignantly with issues of environmental devastation and resource depletion that trouble our modern world. The book maintains a steady pace despite its length, ever drawing the reader onward.
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