The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux
"The Mosquito Coast" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that follows the eccentric and idealistic inventor, Allie Fox, as he uproots his family from suburban America to create a utopian society in the jungles of Honduras. As they face numerous challenges and dangers, Allie's obsession with his vision becomes increasingly destructive, leading to a thrilling and tragic climax that explores themes of disillusionment, the clash of cultures, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
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- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 374
- Original Language
- English
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 (Anthony Burges (Book))
- The Best Of The 1980s (Sun-News)