Hounded

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Hounded is a quirky and humorous memoir by comedy writer Vince Stadon, chronicling his experiences during the pandemic of 2020 and into 2021. As he grapples with the anxiety of approaching fifty, he immerses himself in every adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles, exploring a myriad of formats including film, audio drama, and graphic novels. This bewildered middle-aged man's journey becomes a silly odyssey through a binge of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic tale, filled with spectral hounds, consulting detectives, and an abundance of cats. Amidst the darkening world, Vince undertakes a marathon of the famous Sherlock Holmes story, making deductions, adopting disguises, and even sending anonymous letters warning Canadians about the moor. He tracks the Hound across the melancholy landscape during troubling times, all while reflecting on his childhood, his enigmatic father, and his struggles with chronic anxiety. The narrative is presented in a unique format, featuring tweets, poems, songs, and irreverent footnotes, making it a delightful and entertaining read. Hounded promises to be the funniest exploration of a ghostly hound that has haunted a man throughout his life.