michaelnoortjahjo

An enjoyable book on so many levels. If you like books that make you laugh out loud, you'll probably enjoy this one. But it's not a light-hearted romp. It deals with the human condition, challenges stereotypes, mocks conventional wisdom(and just about everything else, including itself), and even creates a new world and its own language. The book is set on a fictitious South Pacific island that is unspoiled by the modern world--until one well-meaning, misguided American arrives to "help." The book is self-described as a tragicomedy, and that about sums it up. My only complaint would be about the author's invention of the islanders' Pidgin English. It was not a problem--except that I can't stop thinking in it: It is be driving me damn batty! (Recommended by Juliet)

2020-12-04 03:29