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Deer

By Dashiel Carrera
Series: American Literature Series
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Deer by Dashiel Carrera is a gripping exploration of the blurred lines between reality and the mind's darker corners. The story delves into the psychological unraveling of its protagonist following a car accident with a deer. As memories intertwine with hallucinations, the character's journey unfolds like a thrilling puzzle, keeping readers on edge as they navigate this suspenseful narrative.
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If you appreciate crime and thriller narratives that blend introspective character studies with intriguing plot developments, this book might capture your interest. Its exploration of psychological tension and intricate storytelling could offer you a gripping and immersive reading experience.

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The Deer is a rhythmic, surrealist psychological thriller about a physicist who hits what appears to be a deer. As he returns from the scene of the accident to his childhood home, long-forgotten memories flood his consciousness, and he must come to terms with the fact that his past, and reality as he knows it, are not what they appear.

Part experimental film, part jazz record, but always lyrical, luminous, and austere, The Deer is a poignant meditation on familial love, loss, and the mystery at the heart of existence.

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    The Deer is a rhythmic, surrealist psychological thriller about a physicist who hits what appears to be a deer. As he returns from the scene of the accident to his childhood home, long-forgotten memories flood his consciousness, and he must come to terms with the fact that his past, and reality as he knows it, are not what they appear....
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Deer by Dashiel Carrera receives praise for its haunting and luminous prose, combining mystery and poignancy. Reviewers highlight its compelling narrative structure, blending magical realism and existential themes. Carrera's debut is noted for creating atmospheres that blur past and present, drawing comparisons to Kafka and offering deep existential exploration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781628974027

Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Dalkey Archive Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 142

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Crime & Thriller Dashiel Carrera Fiction General Fiction Series: American Literature Series

About the Author

Dashiel Carrera is a writer, musician, and media artist from Newton, Massachusetts. He received his BA from Brown University in Literary Arts and is currently a PhD student in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Toronto. The Deer is his first novel.

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