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Name: Cock and Bull
Author: Will Self

Will Self’s novel Cock and Bull follows two unlikely couples whose lives diverge into farcical territory. Carol, unhappy with her marriage to Dan, learns something startling about herself after he gives in to Alcoholics Anonymous, setting her on a bizarre path of self‑discovery. Meanwhile, John Bull – a charismatic rugby player and heavy drinker – awakens to a startling anatomical change that drives his relationships and compels his physicians to confront the limits of their own knowledge. With sharp satire and humor at every turn, Self explores gender identity, sexual attraction, and the absurdities of everyday life.

First publish date: October 15, 1992

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire

Authors: Will Self

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