Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux is an American author known for his fiction and travel writing. His notable works include "The Great Railway Bazaar," a travel narrative chronicling his journey by train through various countries, and "The Mosquito Coast," a novel about an idealistic inventor who takes his family to Central America. Theroux's writing often explores themes of adventure and cultural encounters.

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Books by Paul Theroux

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The Great Railway Bazaar
Paul Theroux
3.9 (17k) average on GoodreadsLifestyle
Paul Theroux travels across continents on legendary 1970s trains, from the Orient Express to the Trans-Siberian, encountering diverse cultures and characters with his wit and sharp observations.
The Mosquito Coast
Paul Theroux
3.8 (10k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A brilliant but increasingly unhinged inventor drags his family into the Honduran jungle to build a 'perfect' society, only to shatter their lives with his escalating paranoia and disastrous ambition.