The Rules of the World
The Rules of the World by Howard McDaniel, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in May 2015, is a literary fiction work comprising 384 pages. The narrative follows Billy Bearfield, a bank collections manager who yearns to leave a meaningful legacy as a writer. His mundane life takes a turn after an unusual encounter on a commuter train, leading him on a fantastical quest to uncover the essence of humanity and the rules that govern existence.
Readers will find a blend of dark humor and imaginative storytelling as Billy navigates through a surreal landscape filled with eccentric characters, including a quirky writer named Gooseman Pobatz and a mysterious figure known as Noman. As he interacts with various beings, such as a cyclops and a siren, Billy’s journey becomes a profound exploration of life’s meaning and the rules that shape it. This edition presents a unique blend of postmodern symbolism and parables, inviting readers to reflect on universal lessons through Billy’s transformative experiences.
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Billy Bearfield always wanted to create a meaningful legacy as a writer. Unfortunately, instead of leaving his mark on society, he has stumbled into a job as a bank collections manager. He spends his days harassing people for money, tolerating his obnoxious boss, and trolling online chat rooms. Billy’s life is pretty much meaningless until a bizarre encounter on a commuter train launches a fantastical search to define the core of humanity: the rules of the world.
A quirky writer by the name of Gooseman Pobatz reveals the first rule: “No lies, ever!” Billy’s meeting with Pobatz sends him wheeling through time. As he travels through Alturo Sentoris in search of the mysterious Noman, keeper of the rules, the people and creatures get weirder and more mystical. Billy chats with a cyclops, is tempted by a siren, and has a poignant meeting with his maker. All the while, the rules of the world become clearer, and life itself takes on new meaning.
Howard McDaniel’s intricate and powerful debut The Rules of the World is a darkly humorous Dantean journey of postmodern symbolism, imaginative parables, and universal lessons.
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