
Island of the World: A Novel

Josipa is among them.
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
Here is the exact center of the fields of heaven. Here is the source.
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
“Be silent”, he says through gritted teeth. “You are dead. Lie here and do not move until we are gone.”
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
A gift in the midst of cruelty.
“Rest a little, for you still have far to travel.”
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
Tears springing to her eyes, she whispers, “Are you from Rajska Polja?”
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
How does she know?
with a wild look in her eyes
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
Fear of losing her kid
He has flown away into the sky.
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
Bird reference
Of course they know each other, of course—as no other souls on earth know each other. This, above all other truths, must remain unspoken.
Michael D. O'Brien • Island of the World: A Novel
“You are free men. But to remain free you must work hard.”