Whirligig
Whirligig by Magnus Macintyre, published by Short Books in 2013, is a novel that follows the life of Claypole, a man grappling with personal challenges and isolation. At a critical juncture in his life, he receives an unexpected offer from a childhood acquaintance that leads him to the wilds of Scotland. There, he becomes entangled in a conflict within an eccentric community divided over a wind farm project, all while navigating his own uncertainties and aspirations.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Claypole’s journey as he attempts to navigate the complexities of his new surroundings, which include a family shrouded in secrets and a group of unconventional individuals. The narrative explores themes of identity and community, as Claypole strives to present himself as a hero to a woman who captivates him. With 301 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of Claypole’s experiences against the backdrop of Scotland’s wilderness, blending elements of fiction and literary classics.
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Claypole is not ‘a large man’. He is a fat man. A fat man with thin limbs, like an egg with tentacles. And life is not going well. He’s alone, idle, and on the brink of a medical crisis when a childhood acquaintance makes him an offer he can’t understand, can’t talk about, but ultimately can’t refuse. A week later, and he finds himself in the wilds of Scotland, plunged into an eccentric community at war over a wind farm. And he’s supposed to be a backer, but he has no idea what side he’s on, even though it may bag him a lot of money. All he wants is to look like a hero in front of the woman with the bright blue eyes who brought him here. To do so he must run the gauntlet of a family with many dark secrets, some dangerous hippies and their hallucinogenic potions, and the wilderness itself with all its threats and dangers.
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