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***IPPY AWARDS: LITERARY FICTION - BRONZE***


An audacious tale of murder, privilege, and servitude - of both humans and nature.


A stunning work of imaginative fiction, Last Hummingbird West of Chile spins a tale of adventure that is in turn comedic, violent, poignant and thoughtful. Through the exploits of a young sailor born in questionable circumstance and a pair of murderous servants, as well as an assortment of other 19th century regulars, the vital subjects of today--race, religion, sexuality, environment--are framed in history and human culture.


Through narration by human protagonists, a tree, a hummingbird, various beasts, and the landscape itself, Ruddock tells a story of colonialism and environment, brutality and privilege, and the best and worst of human nature.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781550818840
  • ISBN-10: 1550818848
  • Publisher: Breakwater Books
  • Publish Date: June 2021
  • Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 312

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