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The Lower River
Written by Paul Theroux
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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A titan of American letters, Paul Theroux wowed audiences and critics with his modern classic Mosquito Coast. Its captivating thematic cousin, The Lower River stars Ellis Hock, a man whose dreams of world travel and humanitarianism in the Peace Corps were dashed when he returned home to assume control of his family's business. Now with his wife having left and his life stagnant, Ellis makes the fateful decision to travel back to the small African village he once called home. Yet the happiness and fulfillment he seeks remain elusive.
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Paul Theroux
PAUL THEROUX is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include The Bad Angel Brothers, The Lower River, Jungle Lovers, and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and on Cape Cod.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fasntastic novel. A great tale, bordering on a Horror story??
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow! What an adventure! It's 3:00 in th morning and I just finished this book. I couldn't put it down.