About “The People in the Trees”
A thrilling anthropological adventure story with a profound and tragic vision of what happens when cultures collide—from the bestselling author of National Book Award–nominated modern classic, A Little Life “Provokes discussions about science, morality and our obsession with youth.” —Chicago Tribune It is 1950 when Norton Perina, a young doctor, embarks on an expedition to a remote Micronesian island in search of a rumored lost tribe. There he encounters a strange group of forest dwellers who appear to have attained a form of immortality that preserves the body but not the mind. Perina uncovers their secret and returns with it to America, where he soon finds great success. But his discovery has come at a terrible cost, not only for the islanders, but for Perina himself. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise. (Description courtesy of Penguin Random House.)
Praise for “The People in the Trees”
“Exhaustingly inventive and almost defiant in its refusal to offer redemption or solace. . . . As for Yanagihara, she is a writer to marvel at.”
“A mystery story, an ecological parable, a monstrous confession, and a fascinating consideration of moral relativism. . . . A triumph of the imagination.”
“Haunting. . . . A standout novel . . . thrilling.”
Book details
- Published
- 2013
- Latest edition
- 2013 · ISBN 9780345803313
- ISBN
- 9780345803313
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The People in the Trees?
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara has 496 pages.
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