Paul TherouxNon-Fiction · Travel·b. 1941
The Mosquito Coast
Synopsis
Charlie, a man who has spent his life in the modern world, abandons his family and career to build a primitive, anti-technology life in the remote jungle. His obsession with a simpler existence leads him into madness, and the consequences of his choices are tragic and violent.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (2)
Graphic ViolenceSubstance Abuse