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Synopsis
Soon to be a major motion picture starring John Cusack!Mr. Quark is a down-on-his luck pot-smuggler hiding out in the mountains of Colombia with his dog, High Pockets, and a small band of banditos led by the irascible Jose. Only months before, these three and their fearless associates were rolling in millions in cash and high-grade marijuana, eluding prosecution on "ridiculously false" drug and terrorism charges. But times have quickly grown lean, and to liven up their exile, Jose decides to mug a family of American tourists.Among the spoils are physics texts, which launch Mr. Quark on a side-splitting, boisterous adventure north to California, where he confronts the owner of the books with his own theories on relativity, the nature of the universe, and looking for the meaning of life in all the wrong places….
Cosmic Banditos: A Contrabandista's Quest for the Meaning of Life: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This comedic novel features drug smuggling, criminal activity, and likely strong language throughout. The protagonist is a marijuana smuggler on the run who searches for meaning through physics and philosophy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include substance abuse, organized crime, and violence.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in unconventional, humorous quests mixing outlaw adventure with philosophical exploration will find this engaging.