Bucky F*cking Dent

In Bucky Fcking Dent*, a son returns home to reconcile with his estranged father while navigating the complexities of family and baseball rivalries.

In Bucky Fcking Dent*, David Duchovny weaves a narrative that explores the intricate relationships between fathers and sons, as well as the passionate rivalries between Yankee fans and Red Sox supporters. Set against the backdrop of the waning days of the Carter administration, the story follows Ted Fullilove, an Ivy League graduate who finds himself in a peculiar situation. Living with a battery-operated fish named Goldberg and surrounded by his literary aspirations, Ted is jolted back to his childhood home when he learns that his estranged father, Marty, is terminally ill. This unexpected reunion forces Ted to confront the complexities of their relationship and the emotional burdens of the past.

As Ted navigates his father's declining health, he discovers that Marty’s well-being is inexplicably tied to the performance of the Red Sox. With the help of neighborhood elders and Mariana, a compassionate grief counselor, Ted concocts a plan to create the illusion of a winning streak for the Red Sox, hoping to lift his father's spirits. The narrative culminates in the iconic moment of October '78, when Bucky Dent's improbable home run changed the course of baseball history. Through humor and heartfelt moments, Bucky Fcking Dent* reflects on the universal themes of loss, redemption, and the enduring bonds of family.

Duchovny's novel is a tragicomic exploration of life’s unpredictability, where the underdogs shine and the quest for meaning prevails. It captures the essence of modern existence, filled with laughter, poignance, and a sense of profound solitude, ultimately revealing that sometimes the long shots are the ones worth taking.