The main character, otherwise anonymous, who narrates his life, is born in the last enclave of traditional humans, the Green Country, and is constantly torn between his desire to experience the new world, and his fear of losing what makes him human.
The central character, whose identity is unknown, tells their life narrative. They were born in the last remaining region where traditional humans exist, called the Green Country. This individual experiences a conflict between exploring the modern world and preserving their unique humanity.