Super Short Summary

In Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta, adventure travel writer Richard Grant and his girlfriend, Mariah, impulsively purchase a house in the remote Mississippi Delta and spend a year adapting to the unique challenges posed by the environment and local culture. The memoir humorously and insightfully explores their experiences with nature, community interactions, and the complex history of racism and poverty in the area. The narrative ultimately highlights their growing love for each other and their new home. The story addresses themes of racism and poverty.