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Synopsis
Switters is a contradiction for all seasons: an anarchist who works for the government; a pacifist who carries a gun; a vegetarian who sops up ham gravy; a cyberwhiz who hates computers; a man who, though obsessed with the preservation of innocence, is aching to deflower his high-school-age stepsister (only to become equally enamored of a nun ten years his senior). Yet there is nothing remotely wishy-washy about Switters. He doesn't merely pack a pistol. He is a pistol. And as we dog Switters's strangely elevated heels across four continents, in and out of love and danger, discovering in the process the "true" Third Secret of Fatima, we experience Tom Robbins--that fearless storyteller, spiritual renegade, and verbal break dancer--at the top of his game. On one level this is a fast-paced CIA adventure story with comic overtones; on another it's a serious novel of ideas that brings the Big Picture into unexpected focus; but perhaps more than anything else, Fierce Invalids is a sexy celebration of language and life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult novel contains explicit sexual content, including an adult protagonist's sexual obsession with his underage stepsister, strong language throughout, and mature philosophical themes. The CIA adventure framework contains moderate violence and morally complex situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include dubious consent, sexual content involving minor, and inappropriate age gap.
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy irreverent, philosophical fiction with boundary-pushing themes will appreciate this linguistically playful spy adventure.