Everybody's Special
by Christopher Griffin
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Pub Date Feb 04 2023 | Archive Date Mar 26 2023
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Description
“If life was as simple as ‘being the best,’ we’d all just be a bunch of comic book characters.”
“The Blackbird” Phoenix Merlo is only a boxer by title, for someone who throws fights for money barely deserves such an honor. For the sake of appeasing his debts, he’s sacrificed his chances at true happiness, all because of one mistake he’s never let go of. What follows is a never-ending cycle of success and failure, rebirth and self-destruction—trapping the Blackbird in an impenetrable cage.
Questioning the meaning of his life, Phoenix desperately tries to find the moment that would make it all worth it—the moment that will finally make him feel special. And in order to break out of the cage, the Blackbird will do anything… even break his own wing.
The story of Everybody’s Special is an existentialist tale of violent proportions, combining the thought-provoking essence of philosophy with the bloody realism of boxing and mixed martial arts.
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| ISBN | 9798376198612 |
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Featured Reviews
Sue E, Reviewer
A gritty and thought-provoking novel that explores the harsh realities of life and the human struggle for meaning. The story follows "The Blackbird" Phoenix Merlo, a boxer who throws fights for money and sacrifices his happiness to pay off his debts. Despite his success in the ring, he is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction and questions the meaning of his life. As he searches for the one moment that will make it all worth it, he must face his own existential questions and even break his own wing to break free from his cage.
Abigail L, Librarian
A powerful and visceral novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The story of Phoenix Merlo is both tragic and inspiring, as he fights to break free from his own self-destructive tendencies and find meaning in his life. The brutal realism of the boxing scenes is balanced by the deep philosophical questions that the novel raises, making for a truly immersive reading experience. This is a must-read for anyone who loves a good existential tale with a punch.
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