Description
Lestze has been sent with a few companions to trail and observe a superior invasion force. After an encounter with a tank he captures one of his enemies and reluctantly finds himself in charge of guarding her. As he comes to know Atawhai, they begin to understand the larger calamity that is befalling both their peoples. They must overcome their prejudices and work together to stop the fighting and avert an imminent catastrophe.
The Living Trees is the story of a collision and conflict between people, between ideologies and between worlds. But it is also a story of hope and what can be achieved if mutual respect and understanding can be found.
The Living Trees
Tracy Phua, Literary translator www.tracyphua.com –
An insightful commentary on modern culture which encourages the reader to rethink their priorities without once sermonizing.
The Living Trees shines a light on destructive thought patterns and beliefs we appear to all hold without having consciously chosen and illustrates how what we think will bring us happiness is in fact the source of much of humanity’s suffering. The author packages all this food for thought in a compelling narrative which will keep you reading right to the end.
As a species, humans are destroying the very planet that gives them life, and at an alarming rate. This novel contains the wake-up call we need. If you read one book this year, make this it.