English Animals

In English Animals, a young woman navigates life in rural England, facing challenges of identity and belonging while working for a chaotic couple.

In English Animals, readers are introduced to Mirka, a young woman who takes a job at a country house in rural England, unaware of the challenges that await her. The couple she works for, Richard and Sophie, are a chaotic mix of warmth and tumult, embodying the complexities of their tumultuous marriage. As Mirka navigates her new environment, she is drawn into their world of eccentricity and drama, which is both bewildering and strangely comforting.

Mirka quickly becomes involved in Richard's latest venture: taxidermy. As she learns the craft, she surpasses Richard's skills, finding a sense of accomplishment and belonging that she had been missing since her traumatic break with her family in Slovakia. Fairmont Hall becomes a sanctuary for Mirka, a place where she starts to rediscover her happiness and sense of self.

However, the delicate balance of her new life is threatened when she confides in Sophie about her sexuality. This revelation leads to a series of events that challenge Mirka's values and force her to confront the realities of her situation. English Animals is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships, wrapped in a humorous and subversive narrative that resonates with readers seeking both laughter and depth.