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Vandover And The Brute

Vandover And The Brute

Norris, Frank

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 9368094195
ISBN13: 9789368094197
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Vandover's life, as depicted in Vandover and the Brute, is marked by profound emotional and psychological turmoil that shape his descent into despair. His journey is tragically framed by early losses and unmet expectations. The death of his mother when he was only eight years old represents the first major trauma in his life, a loss that leaves a lasting void. This event, coupled with his father's emotional neglect, casts a shadow over Vandover's formative years, leaving him with a deep sense of abandonment and a longing for affection and guidance that was never fully provided. Vandover harbors dreams of a better life. However, these aspirations are thwarted by societal and familial expectations. As he grows older, Vandover's internal conflicts worsen, and he finds himself torn between the idealized version of life he once envisioned and the harsh realities he faces. This disillusionment propels his tragic spiral into self-destruction, driven by a sense of helplessness, alienation, and the inability to escape the primal instincts that emerge within him.

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