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Holy Cow

By David Duchovny
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Holy Cow by David Duchovny is a witty and whimsical tale following Elsie Bovary, a cow who becomes aware of the fate awaiting her and her kind. She teams up with friends of different species on a global journey, seeking a better life beyond the farm. Through humour and adventure, the book explores themes of freedom, identity, and understanding.
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You might enjoy this imaginative story if you're drawn to adventures filled with humour, satirical wit, and unexpected journeys. The tale of a cow seeking a new life challenges conventions and explores themes of freedom and self-discovery. It's a charming and whimsical read for those who appreciate quirky narratives with a deeper social message.

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A rollicking, globe-trotting adventure with a twist from the star of The X-Files and Californication featuring Elsie, an unforgettable four-legged heroine

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Holy Cow by David Duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of Jasper Fforde and Ben Aaronovitch, and anyone who enjoys a witty wisecrack in a novel.

Elsie Bovary is a cow and a pretty happy one at that. Until one night, Elsie sneaks out of the pasture and finds herself drawn to the farmhouse. Through the window, she sees the farmer's family gathered around a bright Box God - and what the Box God reveals about something called an 'industrial meat farm' shakes Elsie's understanding of her world to its core.

The only solution? To escape to a better, safer world. And so a motley crew is formed: Elsie; Shalom, a grumpy pig who's recently converted to Judaism; and Tom, a suave turkey who can't fly, but can work an iPhone with his beak. Toting stolen passports and slapdash human disguises, they head for the airport ...

Elsie is a wise-cracking, slyly witty narrator; Tom dispenses psychiatric advice in a fake German accent; and Shalom ends up unexpectedly uniting Israelis and Palestinians. David Duchovny's charismatic creatures point the way toward a mutual understanding and acceptance the world desperately needs.

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Holy Cow by David Duchovny has received praise for its witty and entertaining narrative, reflective of Duchovny's clever and humorous style as known in his acting career. Reviewers appreciate his intelligent approach to storytelling, bringing a fresh and engaging perspective to general fiction.

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ISBN: 9781472225917

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 224

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David Duchovny is a television, stage and screen actor, as well as a screenwriter and director.

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