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The Mosquito Coast

The Mosquito Coast

Author(s): Paul Theroux

Location(s): Honduras

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): Modern

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This gripping novel tells of the adventures inflicted upon this family by the brilliant and yet dangerous Allie Fox, as he tries to settle everyone into the Honduran jungle. He has removed them from the evils of modern day world but it turns into a desperate struggle for survival. His madcap plans and authoritarian nature make this a study of control and of living in a harsh terrain.

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I read this whilst I was in South America and honestly, I was gripped from the very first page – the sounds and vibes from the jungle were coming at me both audibly and...

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