The Passenger Summary
Cormac McCarthy

The Passenger Overview

The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy tells the story of salvage diver Bobby Western, as he wanders through the Gulf of Mexico and the American South. When Bobby becomes the focus of an investigation after evidence from the wreck goes missing, he must address his anger and grief over the loss of his sister, and his enduring discomfort with his father's contribution to the development of the atomic bomb. The novel explores themes of grief, loss, and death.