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Picked Up At Sea

Picked Up At Sea

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Picked up at sea introduces a voyage marked by unpredictability, struggle, and the pursuit of prosperity. The narrative begins amid rough seas, but quickly shifts from survival at sea to the equally demanding challenges on land. The focus remains on how individuals confront isolation, injury, and uncertain futures while forming alliances that offer emotional strength. A mute castaway becomes central to this reflection, embodying loss and mystery, while the sailors who take him in are drawn into a series of increasingly difficult endeavors, from navigating unknown terrain to laboring for riches beneath the earth. The novel subtly critiques the lure of fortune by examining the physical and psychological toll of gold mining and migration. It captures the unpredictability of destiny as characters transition from life aboard a ship to the rugged labor of mining camps. Underneath the surface of adventure, there is a meditation on identity, memory, and collective effort, revealing how shared hardship fosters mutual care, curiosity, and loyalty among unlikely companions.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
214
Release Date:
2025-07-01
Publication Date:
2025-07-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371810874
ISBN13:
9789371810876
Weight:
309 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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