Powers's novel tells the story of Makatea, an atoll threatened by shadowy investors, intertwining themes of transformation and regeneration with a deep environmental consciousness.
Evie Beaulieu's epiphany at sea leads her to want to become a coral sculpture, illustrating her desire for a deeper connection to the ocean and its cycle.
Through the lens of intelligent life in nature, the novel resonates with the concept of the ocean as the main stage of our existence, urging a reevaluation of our perceptions.
The characters' adventures reflect a transcendental yearning for the unexplored, with the ocean symbolizing both loss and the possibility of regeneration amidst human exploitation.
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