Tucker Case, a disgraced pilot who crashed a pink jet into the Vatican, finds himself flying for a questionable missionary organization in Micronesia. He navigates a remote island governed by a gin-soaked doctor and his wife, a former showgirl who currently serves as a deity for a local cargo cult. Alongside a talking fruit bat named Enos, Tucker uncovers a corporate organ-harvesting scheme disguised as divine intervention. The narrative weaves together the logistical absurdity of island aviation with the peculiar anthropological phenomenon of worshipping WWII aviation equipment.
Readers of absurdist satire and dark comedy choose this novel for its irreverent treatment of religious tradition and corporate greed. It appeals to those who enjoy seeing professional failure lead to bizarre, high-stakes adventures in tropical settings. The audience gains a cynical but humorous perspective on the intersection of modern capitalism and indigenous spirituality. Most finish the book with an appreciation for Moore's specific brand of fast-paced, irreverent dialogue and his ability to find humor in profound cultural misunderstandings.
Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1997
- Language
- EN
