"The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific" is a travel memoir by J. Maarten Troost that humorously recounts his experiences living on the remote island of Tarawa in the Republic of Kiribati. The book captures the struggles and absurdities of expatriate life, as Troost navigates cultural differences, daily challenges, and the complexities of island living. His vivid descriptions and witty observations bring the idyllic yet harsh realities of the Pacific to life.
Troost shares anecdotes about the local customs and the charming yet bewildering aspects of island culture. From dealing with the limited resources to adapting to the slow pace of life, he reflects on what it means to be a stranger in a foreign land. His experiences are often laugh-out-loud funny, shedding light on the quirks of both the locals and his own misadventures.