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 rumoured lost tribe. They succeeed, finding not only the tribe but also a group of forest dwellers they dub 'The Dreamers.' Who turn out to be fantastically long-lived but progressively more senile. Perina suspects the source of their longevity is a hard-to-find 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.
Hanya Yanagihara
Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist and editor known for her impactful and emotionally resonant writing style. Her most notable work is "A Little Life," a critically acclaimed novel that explores themes of friendship, trauma, and resilience. Yanagihara's prose is characterized by its lyrical beauty and intricate character development, drawing readers into complex and compelling narratives. Through her work, she has made a significant contribution to contemporary literature, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and challenging readers to reflect on the depths of human experience.
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