The men return

"The Men Return" by Jack Vance is a science fiction story set in a world where reality has fractured, leaving behind bizarre creatures known as Organisms and scattered human survivors called Relicts struggling to endure. Finn, a Relict, is the main character who faces constant threats from his surroundings and proposes a risky plan to climb a peak to escape the harsh lands. The book portrays their struggle for survival in a chaotic world, their conflicts with Organisms, and the glimmer of hope when the sun's return brings order back, leading to a final confrontation and a possibility of rebuilding society on the recovering planet.