Johnny Ruin
Johnny Ruin by Dan Dalton, published by Unbound in August 2019, is a work of fiction that explores the inner turmoil of a 30-something writer grappling with feelings of brokenness and heartbreak. The narrative follows the protagonist on a journey through his mind, accompanied by an imagined spirit guide, Jon Bon Jovi. As they traverse various landscapes, from the redwoods of California to a decaying New York City, the story delves into the complexities of memory and the impact of cultural influences on the narrator’s life.
Readers will find a blend of introspection and surrealism as the narrator navigates his thoughts, intertwined with elements from songs and films that have shaped his experiences. The journey is marked by a deep exploration of personal relationships and the echoes of a past romance, creating a vivid tapestry of emotions and reflections. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with the protagonist’s unique perspective on life and love.
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If a tree falls in a forest and Jon Bon Jovi is with you when it happens, is it still a figment of your imagination? Haunted by the idea that he is somehow broken, the narrator – a depressed, heartbroken, 30-something writer – embarks on a journey through his own mind with his spirit guide, Jon Bon Jovi, for company. From the redwoods of California to a crumbling New York City, they travel the highways of our narrator’s memory, an imagined America, where his thoughts are tangled with fragments from the songs and movies that shaped him, and where he can’t help but replay scenes from his doomed relationship.
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