Mr. Thundermug: A Novel
Mr. Thundermug: A Novel by Cornelius Medvei, published by Harper on February 6, 2007, is a unique exploration of an animal’s journey into human society. This 112-page book presents the story of Mr. Thundermug, who gains the extraordinary ability to speak human language. Through his own striking lithograph illustrations, Medvei creates a vivid world where Mr. Thundermug and his family inhabit an abandoned apartment building, navigating the complexities of existence as they balance their animal instincts with newfound human capabilities.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and contemporary themes as Mr. Thundermug grapples with his identity and the challenges that arise from his dual nature. The narrative unfolds as he faces the absurdities of life, culminating in a court appearance for a minor offense, where he must defend himself in unconventional ways. This imaginative tale invites readers into a realm that is both playful and thought-provoking, showcasing Medvei’s inventive storytelling and artistic vision.
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Mr. Thundermug is the inventive, entertaining, and—against all odds—poignant story of an animal who acquires the ability to eloquently speak human language. Using his own beautiful, eerie lithograph illustrations, Cornelius Medvei places us in a vivid world that is both familiar and alien. It’s a world in which Mr. Thundermug and his family take up occupancy in an abandoned apartment building. On the roof of that building, Mr. Thundermug gazes at the heavens and thinks deep thoughts while his wife picks bugs off him and eats them. Understandably, he’s somewhat confused by his complex existence as a fluent member of human society who has the essential nature of a more ancient species, but he assimilates as best he can. His worlds inevitably collide, and he is eventually brought to court for a petty crime and asked to defend himself in impossible ways.
Simultaneously playful and foreboding, Mr. Thundermug announces the arrival of a bold and imaginative talent.
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