Andrew's Addled Autopsy

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Pub Date Aug 25 2024 | Archive Date Sep 10 2024

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So why is Andrew addled? And is this a real autopsy? Well, in a sense, because our hero has been so traumatised by the violent demise of William Ottoway’s tropical Utopia that within days of returning home to England he sets off again, and in one direction only, north.

In the Lake District he meets an able fellow who starts to steer him down a path which, by way of accommodation hosts in Windermere, a Loch Ness monster, Iceland’s night sky and the University of Lapland, will in the end test his very concept of the human condition. Now that’s an autopsy and a half, and with such weight upon his mind in cogitation of the ultimate there’s no wonder poor old Andrew finds himself addled!

In process of all this, he’ll learn that our ill fortune is not written in the stars but in the composition of other people, start to appreciate the merits of literature over the drawbacks of ignorance, realise there’s a very real battle between the screen and the printed word, and be schooled appropriately on Frankenstein, Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and, of course, ‘the writer who knew’.

He’ll even meet one of the characters in these books, someone of uncommon size and unfortunate feature who advances conspiracy theory on the current state of affairs in the world. After all this, and especially in discourse with Story herself, he’ll never look upon our earthly habitation in the same light again!



So why is Andrew addled? And is this a real autopsy? Well, in a sense, because our hero has been so traumatised by the violent demise of William Ottoway’s tropical Utopia that within days of...


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Andrew's Addled Autopsy takes readers on a wildly imaginative journey with Andrew, whose traumatic experiences lead him on an unexpected adventure across the UK and beyond. From the Lake District to Iceland, and encounters with mythical creatures and literary legends, this book offers a unique blend of travel, mystery, and introspection. I enjoyed how the story weaves together diverse elements, offering both humor and deep reflections on literature and human nature. It’s a quirky read that kept me engaged from start to finish.

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Ever wondered what happens when a traumatized hero sets off on a bizarre quest through mythical and literary lands? 🤔 Andrew's Addled Autopsy is your ticket to an adventure that’ll have you laughing and pondering life’s big questions! Andrew’s journey from the Lake District to encounters with the Loch Ness monster and iconic literary figures is as entertaining as it is mind-bending. If you’re into quirky tales that mix travel, fantasy, and a touch of literary critique, this book is a total must-read! 🌟📚🦄

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