Fup

Name: Fup
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781921520846
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By Jim Dodge

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Summary

Fup by Jim Dodge is a whimsical tale that blends humour and heartwarming moments. The story revolves around an eccentric grandfather, a stubborn duck, and a young man on a quirky family farm. Together, they navigate life's adventures and dilemmas, highlighting themes of love, unconventional family bonds, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate whimsical tales with quirky characters and a touch of magical realism. This delightful story blends humour and heart as it explores themes of family, ageing, and the unexpected bonds that can form between humans and animals. Its eccentric charm and unique narrative style make it a standout read for those who love offbeat fiction.

Fup is a tale of two humans, one duck and several vats of home-brewed whisky. There's Grandaddy Jake Santee, 99 years old, an unreformed gambler. There's Tiny, a giant young man as gentle as Jake is belligerent. And then there's Fup, a mallard duck, partial to a drink herself, whose unique presence transforms the Santee household.

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Fup is a tale of two humans, one duck and several vats of home-brewed whisky. There's Grandaddy Jake Santee, 99 years old, an unreformed gambler, cranky reprobate and fierce opponent of the work ethic. Thanks to his home-distilled hooch, Ol' Death Whisper, he reckons he's in with a good shot at immortality. There's Tiny, adopted at the age of four by Grandaddy Jake, a giant young man as gentle as Jake is belligerent. And then there's Fup, an uncompromising twenty-pound mallard duck, partial to a drink herself, whose unique presence transforms the Santee household. Hilarious, heart-warming and magical, Fup is a contemporary fable that inspires an almost evangelical fervour in all who read it. It is a work of enormous originality with a giant heart.

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Fup by Jim Dodge is frequently praised for its unique charm and offbeat nature. The fable, featuring an eccentric grandfather and a remarkable duck, is lauded for its wit, humour, and profound insights, making it a potential cult classic. Reviewers commend the book for its enchanting and odd character, noting its ability to brighten the reader's mood with its short, yet powerful, narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921520846

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 84g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Jim Dodge is the author of three books, Fup, Not Fade Away and Stone Junction. He lives on an isolated ranch in Sonoma County with his family and teaches creative writing at a Californian university.

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