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The Mosquito Coast
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LENGTH16 hrs and 7 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-18-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
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, his hoarse tirades harrying them through a diseased and dirty Eden towards unimaginable darkness.
©1982 Cape Cod Scriveners (P)2010 Recorded Books LLC
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"Gripping story and travelogue"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?I didn't think I could stand Allie for the length of the book; his character's brillance didn't make up for his insuffrable nature. Theroux, telling the book from the POV of Charley, made me sympathetic. The insight into a man teetering on the edge of obession and madness was intriguing and perspicacious; describing "Fatboy" as a reflection of Allie's mind was a great metaphor. You can understand how a man, held in check by our society, goes off into the wild and follows his instincts to the inevitable consequences. It was also a gripping story that raised valid issues about America and our values. And a great travel story as well - well researched and I could feel the country. It played into my fantasies of "what would I do if stranded on a desert island."
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"a vey good book."
Would you consider the audio edition of The Mosquito Coast to be better than the print version?i never read the print version but think i saw the movie.
What did you like best about this story?the characters were so well developed. allie reminded me of an exagerated archie bunker but he was still believable. it was an unusual setting.
Have you listened to any of David Aaron Baker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?yes he is consistantly good!
If you could take any character from The Mosquito Coast out to dinner, who would it be and why?allie's wife. i would like to know why she stayed married to such a egotistical,crazy, offensive man--even tho he was a genius.
Any additional comments?i will read this book many times! it was so good i read it in two days.
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