Published: March 03, 2012
Words: 5,681 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466199439

Short description

In this magical real tale reminiscent of short works by Isabel Allende and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a young man finds himself trapped by his existence in the cloud forests of the eastern Andes. Through a series of bizarre encounters with animals of the mist, he comes to realize a dreadful truth, and he is faced with the most important decision of his life.

Extended description

In this magical tale, a young man finds himself trapped by an existence in the cloud forests of the eastern Andes. He spends his days eking out a living from the shrouded land, fearful of the relentless mist and of the nightmares that haunt him in his cave dwelling. He wonders about the old Inca trail that passes through the valley and where it leads to--he has only heard rumours of a mountain pass farther up, and the thought of it terrorizes him. Through a series of bizarre encounters with animals that appear out of the mist, he comes face-to-face with an ominous truth, and he is forced to make the most important decision of his life. Told with all the magical realism of a short work by Isabel Allende or Gabriel Garcia Marquez, this story transports the reader to a world at once tragic and hopeful.

Tags

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Review by: Claudio Porstmann on April 13, 2012 :
Good literature, well written and an entertaining read. As soon as I read the first page I was hooked and had to continue.
A Man on the Misty Trail is an interesting tale, spun from a singular situation and very well developed. The subtle mood shifts, the scenery and description, they all add up to a believable story. Be sure not to pass this up.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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