The Sea Bed
- 290 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring themes of desire and duty, the story follows a Buddhist monk who leaves his monastery to fulfill a dying request from a fellow monk. His journey leads him to a remote coastal village where he meets women who dive for abalone. As he navigates his commitment to the task and his growing attraction to their way of life, the narrative centers on Chicken, a young diver grappling with the impending loss of her family's traditional livelihood.
