Mr Fox
English
By (author): Helen Oyeyemi
Mr Fox, by award-winning author Helen Oyeyemi, is an beautiful and immersive exploration of the labyrinthine world of imagination, storytelling and love.
Its a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasnt seen her in six years. Hes unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesnt exist. Hes infatuated with her. But he also made her up.
Will Mr Fox meet his muses challenge, to stop murdering his heroines and explore something of love? What will his wife Daphne think of this sudden change in her husband? Can there be a happy ending this time?
Oyeyemi reveals a twinkling sense of humour . . . A delight - Independent.