Ralph and the Purple Fly edition by Christopher Brunt Literature Fiction eBooks
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Professor Constant has finally completed his scientific study, but before he can unveil his work he soon realises there is no way of controlling what he does not understand and he is pursued across the city by the results of his bizarre experiments.
This unique dystopian novel tells the tale of an obese purple fly, a headless dog named Ralph and the city's one remaining can of fly spray.
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"It is a page-turner with the pace quickening midway through and keeping the tension building until the end. The premise behind the story is not like anything else you will have read and we are swept up in it so that reason is suspended and we just have to go with it." *Five Stars* - Kate Hopkinson on 23 Aug. 2014
"An excellent and rather mad account of a purple fly, a headless dog and the maddening state of endless ambition. I found myself completely gripped by the final two chapters, slowing my reading pace hugely in an effort to cling to ever word and not miss a thing." *Five Stars* - Ben on 14 July 2014
"Brunt’s novella is a satire of both bureaucracy and scientific excess reminiscent of Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Fatal Eggs. Mixing absurdities with looming threat, it leaves the reader uncertain whether the narrator is falling into madness or standing alone against terrible danger." *Four Stars* - Dave Higgins on 11 July 2014
"This novel will leave you with so many unanswered questions, which in reality, will send the readers imagination in many different possible directions." *Five Stars* - Simon Burnett on 12 July 2014
"Brunt's writing itself should not be overlooked. His prose is beautiful and engaging, and reminds me for whatever reason of the great Albert Camus. I particularly loved the dialogue which was direct and powerful." *Four Stars* - N.C.N. on 15 July 2014
Ralph and the Purple Fly edition by Christopher Brunt Literature Fiction eBooks
Ralph and the Purple Fly is a sneaky book in that is at first unassuming but then shows you that it will not be pulling any punches. Our main character, Professor Conrad Constant is incredibly accomplished but it's not enough. We have all the elements of a great tragedy lined up and Brunt does not disappoint with the execution of the plot. Just when you think you know what's coming, things are turned on their head. I read through the beginning anxiously waiting to find out who the title character Ralph was and when I finally did I was not disappointed.Brunt's writing itself should not be overlooked. His prose is beautiful and engaging, and reminds me for whatever reason of the great Albert Camus. I particularly loved the dialogue which was direct and powerful.
Brunt is of course across the pond from me which no doubt results in a different humor, but it did not get in the way of my sheer enjoyment of the book. I would recommend that you check it out without reservation. It's a quick read and you'll be glad you didn't miss out.
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Ralph and the Purple Fly edition by Christopher Brunt Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
A slow-burning but fascinating little novel blending elements of comedy, horror and science fiction, Ralph And The Purple Fly by Christopher Brunt (@CJBWriter) still has me asking questions hours after turning the final page. This review is based on a copy provided by the author for that purpose.
Professor Conrad Constant is an eminent biologist, the author of textbooks, and winner of the prestigious Board of Biological Research (BBR) Grant of Excellence an unprecedented three times. Fussy and a bit prickly with others, the long-standing Deputy Head of Department at his University specializes in botany and embryology and, to put it mildly, his life revolves around his work. He has forsaken love, friendship, and most material comforts to further a career those in the know consider most promising. An excerpt
On his behalf his colleagues had already decided that despite his various achievements the world had not yet seen the very best of Professor Constant. Apparently it was only a matter of time before he uncovered something groundbreaking that would put them all to shame for their inherent laziness.
"If anyone's going to do it then surely it must be him." One scientist had said to another; the other standing with his arms folded, fiddling contemplatively with his chin before looking up all of a sudden and nodding in ardent approval.
"Too right. Yes, I suppose he is the sort."
"I'd put a month's salary on the thing."
-- Brunt, Christopher. Ralph and the Purple Fly ( Locations 77-83).
Professor Constant harbors quite a secret in the personal laboratory fashioned from a room in his apartment. Created through a series of experiments and tests unthinkable in a public setting, this secret is to be his crowning achievement, the culmination of a life's work studying and deciphering the nature of life itself. What could possibly go wrong?
That's probably as much as I can say about Ralph And The Purple Fly without revealing spoilers. At least I think they may be spoilers. Honestly, at this point I'm not completely sure if I know exactly what happened with Constant, Ralph and the purple fly as there is reason to question the ability of both the narrator and professor to relay the facts of the matter.
Please understand I'm not being negative when I express my uncertainty about what happened. The author does a wonderful job telling one story while providing tantalizing hints about something else entirely. Which is true? I don't know but I'm still having a lot of fun pondering the possibilities -- and isn't that a wonderful feeling as a reader?
I can say the story starts quite deliberately and I suspect some readers may chafe at the pace. Hopefully more will be like me and find their curiosity about Constant and his secret propelling them forward. Also, as you can see from the quote above there is a lot of crackling dialogue that simply demands to be read using a British accent.
Mind bendingly good. Clear and concise writing that puts the reader in the story and allows the reader to observe first hand all the twists and turns. I couldn't ask for a better afternoon quick read. Watch this author for more excitement.
This is the story of Professor Conrad and his strange intelligence that leads to experimentation. I enjoyed this book and following the poor Professors predicament in trying to prove others have stole his experiment. I thought this was a well written book and read it straight through. A bit strange in content it never the less is a compelling read.
Ralph and the Purple Fly is a sneaky book in that is at first unassuming but then shows you that it will not be pulling any punches. Our main character, Professor Conrad Constant is incredibly accomplished but it's not enough. We have all the elements of a great tragedy lined up and Brunt does not disappoint with the execution of the plot. Just when you think you know what's coming, things are turned on their head. I read through the beginning anxiously waiting to find out who the title character Ralph was and when I finally did I was not disappointed.
Brunt's writing itself should not be overlooked. His prose is beautiful and engaging, and reminds me for whatever reason of the great Albert Camus. I particularly loved the dialogue which was direct and powerful.
Brunt is of course across the pond from me which no doubt results in a different humor, but it did not get in the way of my sheer enjoyment of the book. I would recommend that you check it out without reservation. It's a quick read and you'll be glad you didn't miss out.
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