First published 1998
When the captain leaves the ship, a ragtag crew of outcasts and misfits seize control of the vessel, charting a lawless course on the open sea. Guided by their own desires and demons, they must navigate treacherous waters, face off against rival crews, and confront the consequences of their mutiny. In Bukowski's biting style, this anarchic high-seas adventure explores the fragility of authority and the unpredictable desires of the human spirit.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: anarchic, lawless, outcasts
Period: 20th-century
144 pages · Paperback · Ecco