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Disciple of the Dog

Book 1 in the series:Disciple Manning

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Disciple of the Dog by R. Scott Bakker follows the story of Disciple Manning, a private investigator with a unique ability to remember everything he has ever experienced. The plot revolves around a mysterious case in which a young woman has gone missing in a rural town, leading Manning to navigate through a web of religious fanatics and bizarre cults. The writing style of the book is described as witty, clever, and filled with insightful commentary on various aspects of life, from the human condition to humor.

Characters:

Characters are quirky and often reflect archetypical traits, with the protagonist being a cynical and clever individual whose sociopathic tendencies shape interactions.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is literary and accessible, marked by wit and cleverness, successfully blending humor with deeper themes.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative focuses on a protagonist with a perfect memory solving a mystery involving a missing girl and a cult, balanced with humor and darker themes.

Setting:

The setting is a small, once-thriving town now filled with eccentric characters and a cult, enhancing the story's dark and humorous tone.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally engaging but is noted to rush towards the end, leaving some aspects underdeveloped.

Notes:

Disciple Manning has perfect memory, which means he never forgets anything he experiences.
This ability helps him as a private investigator but also makes him cynical and emotionally detached.
The book has a mix of humor, with Manning's sarcastic take on situations, including jokes about sex and everyday life.
Bakker's writing style is known for being literary yet accessible, differing from his more philosophical fantasy series.
The storyline involves a missing person case in a town filled with bizarre cults and dark secrets.
Manning's reflections on his memories play a crucial role in the narrative, adding depth to his character.
The book combines elements of hardboiled crime fiction with witty commentary reminiscent of authors like Raymond Chandler.
The protagonist's character traits are endearing in a crass way, making him a complex figure despite his flaws.
The novel contrasts light humor with serious themes surrounding cults and the human condition.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of mental health issues, cynicism, manipulation, explicit humor, and references to cults and crime.

From The Publisher:

Disciple of the Dog, a crime thriller from acclaimed master of speculative fiction R. Scott Bakker

"And you wonder why I'm cynical. I've literally 'seen it all before.' The truth is we all have, every single one of us past the age of, say, twenty-five. The only difference is that I remember."

No matter how hard he drinks, gambles, or womanizes, Disciple Manning simply cannot forget: not a word spoken, not an image glimpsed, not a pain suffered. Disciple Manning has total recall. Whatever he hears, he can remember with 100% accuracy. He can play it back in his head for an infinite number of times without a single change. This ability makes him a dangerously unorthodox private investigator.

When a New Jersey couple hires Manning to find their daughter, who joined a religious cult before vanishing in a small rust-belt town called Ruddick, he finds himself embroiled in a mystery that will pit his unnatural ability to remember against his desperate desire to forget.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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