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The Death of Bunny Munro

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The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave is a gripping tale about a travelling salesman whose life spirals out of control following a family tragedy. As Bunny Munro embarks on a surreal road trip with his young son, he faces his inner demons and personal failures. The novel masterfully weaves dark humour with poignant moments, capturing the complexity of a flawed character's journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate dark humour intertwined with a poignant exploration of life's darker themes. The narrative offers an intriguing and emotional journey, delving into the complexities of human nature, frailty, and redemption through the eyes of a flawed protagonist navigating an intense personal crisis.

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The Death of Bunny Munro

Bunny Munro sells beauty products and the scent of adventure to the lonely housewives of England's south coast. Set adrift by his wife's death he hits the road one last time - with his young son in tow. Haunted by his appetites, jealous husbands and a serial killer in a devil suit, Bunny Munro is a desperate man. And he's going to die.

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The Death of Bunny Munro follows the story of Bunny Munro, a man who sells beauty products and the scent of adventure to the lonely housewives of England's south coast. After the tragic death of his wife, Bunny finds himself set adrift, taking to the road one last time with his young son, Bunny Junior, in tow.

As Bunny swaggers from door to door, hawking his wares and feeding his insatiable libido, the nine-year-old Bunny Junior waits in the car. There, he seeks solace in the comfort of his mother's ghost, all the while witnessing his father's self-destruction.

Haunted by his own appetites, jealous husbands, and a sinister serial killer clad in a devil suit, Bunny Munro becomes a desperate man skirting the precipice of disaster. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that he's on a collision course with his own mortality.

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The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave is often praised for its dark yet compelling narrative and vivid characterisation. Many reviews highlight its blend of humour and tragedy, delivered in Cave's distinctively raw and poetic style. While some readers may find the protagonist's behaviour controversial, the novel's exploration of human flaws tends to resonate deeply with its audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921656781

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 October 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Nick Cave is the author of And the Ass Saw the Angel.

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