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Book Reviews of Henderson the Rain King

Henderson the Rain King
Henderson the Rain King
Author: Saul Bellow
ISBN-13: 9780140042290
ISBN-10: 0140042296
Publication Date: 1/19/1965
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Penguin USA (P)
Book Type: Paperback
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American who has lost his way in life (or never had it) goes to deep Africa and discusses reality with a tribal king. Very odd, but interesting.
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Bellow evokes all the rich color and exotic customs of a highly imagionary Africa in thos comic novel about a middle-age American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an Afican tribe.
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This is the book connected with the Counting Crow's "Rain King"