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J. Maarten Troost, best known for *The Sex Lives of Cannibals*, chronicles his two‑year stay on the islands of Vanuatu and Fiji in this laugh‑out‑loud travel memoir. From battling feral dogs on Tarawa to navigating typhoons and earthquakes, Troost shares his candid observations of island customs, kava drinking, and the laid‑back lifestyle of local communities. The narrative follows his family, including wife Sylvia and an expecting child, as they move to Fiji, confront new parental responsibilities, and experience the country’s vibrant rugby culture, prostitution scene, and political shifts. The book combines Troost’s wry wit with an infectious joy of discovery, offering readers an entertaining window into life far from the 21st‑century mainland.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Memoir/Travel Memoir
Authors: J. Maarten Troost
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