Teranesia

In "Teranesia," nine-year-old Prabir Suresh explores a fantastical island filled with bizarre butterflies and imaginary creatures, alongside his biologist parents and baby sister, Madhusree. However, their paradise is shattered by the outbreak of civil war, leading to familial separation and leaving Prabir burdened with guilt and responsibility for his sister. Nearly two decades later, as Madhusree embarks on a scientific expedition to investigate strange new species, Prabir, still haunted by the past, follows her in a quest shrouded in mystery and adventure. This novel by Greg Egan weaves together themes of love, family, and the enigma of evolution in a richly imagined setting.