Bonkas - Couverture souple

Jaques, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798300955434

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

BONKAS is a remarkably ambitious debut novel born from personal tragedy. After losing his wife Tracey in 2022, author Steve Jaques encountered the disturbing realities of the UK's unregulated funeral industry. His experience with corporate indifference and institutional failure during a time of mourning became the catalyst for this multilayered work. While the novel operates on multiple levels, at its core it's a psychological exploration of grief and institutional failure set within a supported housing scheme.

Through Patrick Brady's unreliable perspective, the novel challenges readers to question everything they witness. Characters are intricately drawn: Charles battling addiction, Abby carrying stolen songs, Lacey seeking safety, Jason discovering potential beneath systemic failure. Through Trisha, the novel explores how prejudice can evolve into understanding.

The novel's dual nature - offering different truths with each reading - reflects deeper themes about perception and reality. This wasn't merely intended as a plot device, but mirrors the author's own experience of how truth can become distorted by institutional failure and grief.

What makes the novel especially compelling is its grounding in real-world issues, particularly the unregulated UK funeral industry. The author's personal experience with corporate funeral directors who prioritised profit over dignity infuses Patrick's story with authentic anger and pain. This foundation gives weight to Patrick's actions while never justifying them, creating a moral complexity that pervades the entire work. The author transforms personal grief and institutional betrayal into a broader exploration of justice and revenge.

The novel doesn't shy away from difficult themes, but attempts to handle them with care and nuance, finding moments of genuine humor and humanity among the shadows. Like its central character, it walks the line between justice and revenge, between grief and purpose.

BONKAS offers two distinct reading experiences. The first time for the story. The second time for the truth.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798300955434
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 318
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