The Honeyman and the Hunter

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"Guess you get to become the Instant Indian, Walter."
Rudra Solace

The Honeyman and the Hunter is a 2019 novel written by Australian author Neil Grant.

Rudra Solace is a 16-year old Indian-Australian boy living in the fishing village of Patonga. His life changes when while on a fishing trip with his dad, Rudra dredges up a tiger skull, which is the skull of the god Dakshin Rai. After his grandma dies, Rudra alongside his mom go to India to bury her ashes.

Tropes used in The Honeyman and the Hunter include:
  • Family Business: The Solaces run a fishing business in the village of Patonga which has lasted for at least 100 years.
  • Jerkass: Rudra's dad, Cord. Additionally, Judge and his cronies.
  • Odd Friendship: Compared to the cautious Rudra, Maggs is far more reckless.
  • Ordinary High School Student: The protagonist, Rudra.
  • Parental Substitute: Walter serves as a surrogate dad to Rudra, offering him help and guidance during the first part of the novel.
  • Protagonist: Rudra.
  • Two Words: Parodied when Rudra is asking Maggs how he prepared for opening the door to Cord's office.

Rudra: How so?
Maggs: Two words – lock-picking and YouTube.
Rudra: That's three words.