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The Customs Lounge

By Annie Proulx

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a bizarre alien world, customs inspectors find endless amusement and frustration in the strange ways of human immigrants.

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2020-02-16
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Summary

"The Customs Lounge" by Annie Proulx is a humorous science fiction story set in a strange alien world. It centers around alien customs inspectors who share funny and odd stories about Earth immigrants. They don't think much of the Earthlings, finding them ignorant and laughable, and are happy when the immigrants get sent somewhere else. The story also shows two humans who have been changed by robots, living in this weird place. Through jokes and strange customs, the story talks about what it means to be different and fit in.

About the Author

Edna Ann Proulx is an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. She has written most frequently as Annie Proulx but has also used the names E. Annie Proulx and E.A. Proulx.

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