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Wild Animus is Rich Shapero’s debut novel that traces the journey of Sam Altman, later adopting the name Ransom, as he leaves conventional existence behind and travels from Seattle into the remote reaches of Alaska. Along the way, he becomes increasingly drawn to a mountain ram that symbolizes the passion and wisdom he seeks. As he climbs the unforgiving ridges of Mt. Wrangell, Ransom’s imagination turns wild, leading him to identify with the creature he admires and to be pursued by wolves that mirror his inner turmoil.
The novel explores themes of self‑discovery, the limits of desire, and the intersection of human relationships and animal metaphors. Set against the harsh Alaskan landscape, it questions whether Ransom’s transformation is a path to transcendent truth or a descent into a misguided fantasy, offering readers a tale of love, sacrifice, obsession, and the relentless search for the heart’s boundaries.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Rich Shapero
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