The Passenger
1980, PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of his wet suit and plunges from the Coast Guard tender into darkness. His dive light illuminates the sunken jet, nine bodies still buckled in their seats, hair floating, eyes devoid of speculation. Missing from the crash site are the pilot’s flight bag, the plane’s black box, and the tenth passenger. But how? A collateral witness to machinations that can only bring him harm, Western is shadowed in body and spirit—by men with badges; by the ghost of his father, inventor of the bomb that melted glass and flesh in Hiroshima; and by his sister, the love and ruin of his soul.
Traversing the American South, from the garrulous barrooms of New Orleans to an abandoned oil rig off the Florida coast, The Passenger is a breathtaking novel of morality and science, the legacy of sin, and the madness that is human consciousness.
The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy is a gripping and suspenseful novel that follows the story of a man named John Grady Cole. Cole is a young man from Texas who is on a journey to find his place in the world. He is a drifter, a wanderer, and a man of few words. He is searching for something, but he doesn't know what it is.
The novel begins with Cole in Mexico, where he meets a young woman named Magdalena. She is a prostitute, and Cole falls in love with her. He decides to stay in Mexico and try to make a life with her. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Magdalena is kidnapped and Cole is framed for her murder. He is arrested and thrown in jail, where he meets a mysterious man named El Rey. El Rey helps Cole escape from prison and the two of them set off on a journey to find Magdalena.
The novel follows Cole and El Rey as they travel through Mexico, encountering danger and violence along the way. They eventually find Magdalena, but she is not the same person Cole fell in love with. She has been changed by her experiences and is now a hardened criminal. Cole and El Rey must now decide what to do with her.
The Passenger is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story is full of twists and turns, and the characters are complex and interesting. The novel is also full of vivid descriptions of the Mexican landscape and culture, which adds to the atmosphere of the story.
Overall, The Passenger is an excellent novel that is sure to keep readers engaged and entertained. It is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and the story is full of unexpected twists and turns. The vivid descriptions of the Mexican landscape and culture add to the atmosphere of the story and make it even more enjoyable. The Passenger is an excellent novel that is sure to keep readers hooked until the very last page.
