Strange Fish
Best Novel Winner – SA Independent Publishers Award
In a dying fishing village on Africa's west coast, a boy discovers he can hear the thoughts of fish—and a secret buried deep beneath the sea.
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The Story
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All his life, Jono has felt there is something missing.
A young fisherman living in a struggling West Coast village, he knows every reef, current and tide of the ocean that surrounds him. But beneath the familiar waters lies a mystery no one else can see.
When Jono encounters a mermaid hidden in the deep, his world begins to open in ways he never imagined. Together they explore a realm of beauty, danger and wonder, while forces on land threaten everything they have discovered.
A lyrical tale of love, transformation and the search for freedom, Strange Fish is a story about the mysteries that lie beneath the surface—of the sea, and of ourselves.
""Utterly beautiful. A magnificently crafted tale from the mind of a creative giant.""
— Rod Burn
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Behind the Novel
The Meaning of Strange Fish
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Every novel is an attempt to understand something. In this short documentary, Milton explores the themes, symbols and questions that shaped Strange Fish.
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Audiobook
Listen to the Audiobook
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An immersive listening experience. Now available on Spotify.
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Praise For Strange Fish
I was hooked, utterly entranced by the mysterious beauty of this book.
The story spoke to my heart and soul. Inspiring. Intriguing. But most of all heartwarming and heart opening.
Basically The Old Man and the Sea set in a small coastal town in South Africa, and better written. Fantastic reading.
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Also Available in Afrikaans
Vreemde Vis
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Translated by Toast Coetzer
Dieselfde see. Dieselfde geheime. Die taal van die Weskus.
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