Animus

The novel, "Animus," is an innovating and experimental work of fiction. Its protagonist, presumably the writer of the story in the novel, called Shawn, also known as the "First," and other times the "Writer," is dealing with the loss of his wife, Mae, whom was murdered after her affair with Shawn’s best friend and rival, James.
Shawn lives three worlds. One, is of the "Writer," whom spends time in his attic drinking alcohol, writing stories, unable to finish a single story, nor is he able to fully develop his characters. He undergoes of mental illness, displays actions that are violent, obsessive, and manic.
Second, is his persona and the character known as the "First," who signifies the "Writer’s" first character he attempted to develop. The "First" is a character with a life of his own, along with the "Other," a persona and character after Shawn’s best friend and rival, James. Both characters decide they don’t enjoy their existence… the underdevelopment in character and the stories the "Writer" uses them in, decide to write there own stories as an attempt to develop their personal character’s and stories participate in, but the process they will discover whom each other truly is… secrets, and deceit.
Third are the stories written of Shawn, by the "Writer," as well as by the "First," "the Other," and by Mae, through the "Writer." In these, Shawn’s life will be explained before and after Mae’s death, and the life he lived after, on a mission the discover Mae’s killer, along with the mysterious Irene, whom Shawn has a past connection to. Shawn’s time with Irene is full of chaos, confusion, and mystery… love and hate.
Throughout, readers will learn of Mae’s life after death… James’ longtime obsession with Mae, and his ultimate betrayal… and Irene’s true motive.
Animus is an experimental novel that is not genre oriented but begins as if it is fantasy (although it will be clear it is not a fantasy novel), and quickly changes to what appears a mystery (not genre Mystery), but in a literary context. The story is experimental, unique style and formatting, challenges traditional storytelling, but is not difficult to follow. It is a story about these character’s struggles with each other, their selves… truth and denial, seeking every excuse to self-justify their actions while attempting to stay compassionate, until it reaches its shocking conclusion.

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Animus

The novel, "Animus," is an innovating and experimental work of fiction. Its protagonist, presumably the writer of the story in the novel, called Shawn, also known as the "First," and other times the "Writer," is dealing with the loss of his wife, Mae, whom was murdered after her affair with Shawn’s best friend and rival, James.
Shawn lives three worlds. One, is of the "Writer," whom spends time in his attic drinking alcohol, writing stories, unable to finish a single story, nor is he able to fully develop his characters. He undergoes of mental illness, displays actions that are violent, obsessive, and manic.
Second, is his persona and the character known as the "First," who signifies the "Writer’s" first character he attempted to develop. The "First" is a character with a life of his own, along with the "Other," a persona and character after Shawn’s best friend and rival, James. Both characters decide they don’t enjoy their existence… the underdevelopment in character and the stories the "Writer" uses them in, decide to write there own stories as an attempt to develop their personal character’s and stories participate in, but the process they will discover whom each other truly is… secrets, and deceit.
Third are the stories written of Shawn, by the "Writer," as well as by the "First," "the Other," and by Mae, through the "Writer." In these, Shawn’s life will be explained before and after Mae’s death, and the life he lived after, on a mission the discover Mae’s killer, along with the mysterious Irene, whom Shawn has a past connection to. Shawn’s time with Irene is full of chaos, confusion, and mystery… love and hate.
Throughout, readers will learn of Mae’s life after death… James’ longtime obsession with Mae, and his ultimate betrayal… and Irene’s true motive.
Animus is an experimental novel that is not genre oriented but begins as if it is fantasy (although it will be clear it is not a fantasy novel), and quickly changes to what appears a mystery (not genre Mystery), but in a literary context. The story is experimental, unique style and formatting, challenges traditional storytelling, but is not difficult to follow. It is a story about these character’s struggles with each other, their selves… truth and denial, seeking every excuse to self-justify their actions while attempting to stay compassionate, until it reaches its shocking conclusion.

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Animus

Animus

by C. Anthony Delano
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Overview

The novel, "Animus," is an innovating and experimental work of fiction. Its protagonist, presumably the writer of the story in the novel, called Shawn, also known as the "First," and other times the "Writer," is dealing with the loss of his wife, Mae, whom was murdered after her affair with Shawn’s best friend and rival, James.
Shawn lives three worlds. One, is of the "Writer," whom spends time in his attic drinking alcohol, writing stories, unable to finish a single story, nor is he able to fully develop his characters. He undergoes of mental illness, displays actions that are violent, obsessive, and manic.
Second, is his persona and the character known as the "First," who signifies the "Writer’s" first character he attempted to develop. The "First" is a character with a life of his own, along with the "Other," a persona and character after Shawn’s best friend and rival, James. Both characters decide they don’t enjoy their existence… the underdevelopment in character and the stories the "Writer" uses them in, decide to write there own stories as an attempt to develop their personal character’s and stories participate in, but the process they will discover whom each other truly is… secrets, and deceit.
Third are the stories written of Shawn, by the "Writer," as well as by the "First," "the Other," and by Mae, through the "Writer." In these, Shawn’s life will be explained before and after Mae’s death, and the life he lived after, on a mission the discover Mae’s killer, along with the mysterious Irene, whom Shawn has a past connection to. Shawn’s time with Irene is full of chaos, confusion, and mystery… love and hate.
Throughout, readers will learn of Mae’s life after death… James’ longtime obsession with Mae, and his ultimate betrayal… and Irene’s true motive.
Animus is an experimental novel that is not genre oriented but begins as if it is fantasy (although it will be clear it is not a fantasy novel), and quickly changes to what appears a mystery (not genre Mystery), but in a literary context. The story is experimental, unique style and formatting, challenges traditional storytelling, but is not difficult to follow. It is a story about these character’s struggles with each other, their selves… truth and denial, seeking every excuse to self-justify their actions while attempting to stay compassionate, until it reaches its shocking conclusion.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940163283224
Publisher: C. Anthony Delano
Publication date: 07/09/2019
Sold by: Smashwords
Format: eBook
File size: 354 KB

About the Author

C. Anthony Delano lives in West Michigan, where he enjoys hiking, reading, writing, painting, and dreams of sailing Lake Michigan.
His stories often push the question of reality... does it truly exist? And the dark angle that question inherits, while attempting to remain compassionate towards the characters and settings he creates.

Book reviews of my work, good or bad, are appreciated.

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