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Paul Theroux
384 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140060898
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Allie Fox is going to re-create the world. Abominating the cops, crooks, junkies and scavengers of modern America, he abandons civilization and takes the family to live in the Honduran jungle. There his tortured, messianic genius keeps them alive,...
Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 64%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
emotional 21%
reflective 17%
mysterious 10%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting—
Paul Theroux
384 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140060898
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Allie Fox is going to re-create the world. Abominating the cops, crooks, junkies and scavengers of modern America, he abandons civilization and takes the family to live in the Honduran jungle. There his tortured, messianic genius keeps them alive,...
Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 64%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
emotional 21%
reflective 17%
mysterious 10%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting