The Axeman’s Carnival
Tama is a helpless magpie chick rescued by Marnie, a farmer’s wife. Husband Rob isn’t sure he’s worth keeping, but the fact that Tama can talk opens up new possibilities for the couple’s future. As Tama’s fame grows so too does his earning potential. But the more he sees, the more the animal and human worlds bleed into each other. Eventually, the story moves towards its dramatic conclusion: the annual Axeman’s Carnival. Part trickster, part surrogate child, part witness, Tama is the star of this story. Although what he says to humans is often nonsensical and hilarious, the tale he tells makes disturbingly perfect sense!
Format: Kindle Edition, Audiobook, & Paperback
Paperback: 336 Pages
Language: English
4/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Violeta Nedkova
“If you like magic realism woven together with social commentary and folklore, you’ll love this unique and engaging novel told from an unlikely point of view.”
