Pygmy

Brief Overview

«Pygmy» is the story of a young terrorist from an unnamed totalitarian country who is sent to the USA under the guise of an exchange student. His mission is to carry out a terrorist act known as Operation Havoc. The protagonist, called Pygmy due to his small stature, encounters cultural shock and the absurdity of American life. As he carries out his mission, he begins to experience an internal conflict between his loyalty to his homeland and the new feelings that arise in America. The book is written in the form of Pygmy's reports, giving the narrative a unique style and highlighting his alienation and misunderstanding of Western culture.