Anatomy of Freedom
Synopsis
We were told creating limitations on our lives would free us from the questions weighing us down. Free us from the yoke of making daily decisions for ourselves. They lied.
Fred lives with his stubborn Goliath tree frog on a beautiful island run by a King who uses unjust laws to destroy free speech and worsen the living conditions of his people. When his Pa goes missing after an act of bravery, Fred joins Unservile, an underground movement of dissenters led by the charismatic Uncle TK.
Through Uncle TK, Fred and his friends are introduced to a futuristic “box” that shows them a hopeful future of what their country could become. He also befriends Jim, a political activist from a technologically advanced country determined to make past wrongs, right.
After a demonstration at the King’s palace takes unexpected turns, Fred discovers the truth about what happened to his father, leading to difficult decisions that could determine the fate of his country.
Will Fred gain the freedom he longs for or uncover a more unexpected secret than anyone could imagine?
Marketing Information
- Praise for author’s debut novel, Women’s Prize for Fiction finalist The Life of a Banana:
‘Revealing in its exploration of cultural and generational conflicts and moving in its optimism.’ — The Guardian, UK
‘Deeply insightful… Tragedy and trauma are juxtaposed with a jokey colloquialism.’ — Bare Fiction Magazine, UK
‘Life of a Banana is so refreshingly distinct. Read it, and you will soon find yourself wanting more.’ — The Daily Mail, UK
‘Life of a Banana can make people think in intimate and silent reflection. What we are all called to do is essentially understand that there must not be any form of judgment or condemnation of those who look different. We need tolerance and full acceptance without any prejudice, which makes us more human.’ — Vanity Fair, Italy