The Exiles of Faloo

"The Exiles of Faloo" by Barry Pain is a book that investigates a group of outsiders residing on a make-believe island, particularly their interactions with a local leader named King Smith. The story dives into conversations about acceptance, dominance, and what happens when different cultures collide, all shown through the eyes of characters like Sir John Sweetling, who worries about how this leader might change their quiet society. The opening of the book sets the stage by showing the comfortable world of these outsiders against the backdrop of the native islanders. Through a series of interactions, the book hints at problems bubbling beneath the surface as King Smith gains more power, making readers question the effect it will have on everyone involved.