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The narrative centers on Tama, a talking chick rescued by Marnie, who faces the threat of being killed by her husband, Rob. As Tama becomes a symbol of hope and fame, he learns about the complexities of human life, including Marnie's struggles with her violent marriage and his father's warnings about humanity's darker side. The intertwining of animal and human experiences highlights themes of precarity and resilience, leading to a dramatic climax at the annual Axeman's Carnival.
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The Axeman's Carnival, Catherine Chidgey
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- 2024
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- Title
- The Axeman's Carnival
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Catherine Chidgey
- Publisher
- Europa Editions
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9798889660224
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative centers on Tama, a talking chick rescued by Marnie, who faces the threat of being killed by her husband, Rob. As Tama becomes a symbol of hope and fame, he learns about the complexities of human life, including Marnie's struggles with her violent marriage and his father's warnings about humanity's darker side. The intertwining of animal and human experiences highlights themes of precarity and resilience, leading to a dramatic climax at the annual Axeman's Carnival.