The Mosquito Coast - by Paul Theroux (Paperback)

The Mosquito Coast is a thought-provoking and gripping adventure story that explores the themes of rebellion, individuality, and the human condition.

Written by legendary author Paul Theroux, this international bestseller follows the journey of an American family who rejects their homeland in search of a happier life in the jungles of Central America. The paranoid and brilliant inventor Allie Fox, played by Justin Theroux in the Apple TV+ series, takes his family on a bold experiment to build a civilization better than the one they left behind.

However, as Allie's obsessions lead the family towards unimaginable danger, the utopian experiment takes a dark turn. Told through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Charlie Fox, The Mosquito Coast is a twisted Swiss Family Robinson or an ironic take on Robinson Crusoe.

With a mix of love, astonishment, and horror, Charlie observes his father's descent into madness as he becomes ever more lost to reality. This thought-provoking novel will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow the Fox family's journey through the jungle.

Will they find the happiness they seek, or will their rebellion against society lead them down a dangerous path? Find out in The Mosquito Coast.