Corrosively humorous, this inventive science fiction satire recounts the events that unfold when the Morton’s discover that the round, furry creature they have adopted as a loving pet is a super-intelligent alien capable of hacking government networks and deactivating nuclear bombs.
"Rhinehart’s SF satire adeptly bounces back and forth between radically silly and serious, never going overboard in either direction, on its way to a potentially deadly but entertaining showdown between fun and tyranny." —Publisher's Weekly, on the English-language edition
"Rhinehart’s exploration of the human condition and its myriad flaws through Louie’s unique take on it is delightful, and fans of globe-hopping,madcap fun with a razor-sharp side dose of political and societal satire will gobble up this absurdist treat." —Booklist, on the English-language edition
Luke Rhinehartholds a PhD in Literature from Columbia University and has been a university professor. He is the author of nine novels, including the influential cult-classicThe Dice Man, one of the most acclaimed novels of the second half of the 20th century. He lives in New England.