American who has lost his way in life (or never had it) goes to deep Africa and discusses reality with a tribal king. Very odd, but interesting.
Bellow evokes all the rich color and exotic customs of a highly imagionary Africa in thos comic novel about a middle-age American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an Afican tribe.
This is the book connected with the Counting Crow's "Rain King"
