The Always Already

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This novel explores the survival of the planet through the journey of Kukuli, a young woman sent by the wise and powerful Oca people to The Land, where humanity strives to control nature through knowledge. As she travels, Kukuli is heartbroken by the world's devastation but finds comfort in conversing with the ghosts of those who once inhabited The Land. Eventually, she falls in love with a local man, and they have a daughter, Qallariy, who possesses the Oca's powers but grows up feeling different in The Land. The narrative emphasizes the power of love to bridge differences and highlights the shared experiences of all life on Earth. Praise for the novel includes reflections on its ability to stretch the imagination and evoke a sense of wonder about human potential. It addresses contemporary concerns and offers sources of healing, suggesting a hopeful path forward amidst current global challenges. The story weaves together Andean worldviews and modern perspectives, presenting a compelling allegory for transcending the world's disastrous tendencies.