If you are looking for a great read that gives you a real laugh every few pages and a chuckle every other page, then can I recommend, "The sex lives of cannibals" by  J Maarten Troost. The best book I have read in long time.
He follows his girlfriend to the pacific island of Tawara. She is an aid worker and is posted there for 2 years. It is the story of the stay.  Everything from no water to incompetent government officials via stoned locals, sharks and disposable nappies. You will not be disappointed.

Matt

Edit, forget to mention, taking his cat to get the snip

Well, it certainly is an interesting title.