Black Dogs
novel by McEwan
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Black Dogs (1992) is a novel by Ian McEwan that explores the story of a husband and wife who have lived apart since a honeymoon incident revealed their fundamental moral differences. The novel delves into their relationship and the underlying antipathies that drive them apart. McEwan is known for his restrained prose that often highlights dark humor and perverse subject matter. His works, including Black Dogs, have earned him a reputation for exploring disturbing themes with a macabre obsession.1
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