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The unnatural

The unnatural

a novel
Pages
237
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

It's the veteran scout "Wake" Wakefield who finds the kid on a farm in Minnesota, practicing in a shed out back. It's the famous P. T. Sunnyside who takes a shine to the boy and determines that great things are in store for him. But ultimately, it's up to Andy Archway himself to break the single-season embalming record (1,769, set by Janus P. Mordecai in 1942). He is, after all, a whiz with a trocar: a natural.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyWhimsical
Fish Out of WaterMentor Figure

About the author

D
David Prill

David Prill writes dark satirical fiction that often focuses on the macabre. He is best known for his novel Subterranean, which takes a sharp look at the funeral industry. His stories typically blend dry humor with unusual subject matter.

Characters

Andy ArchwayProtagonist
Wake WakefieldSupporting
P. T. SunnysideSupporting
Janus P. MordecaiSupporting
All characters in The unnatural