This novel is a complex, metafictional work that weaves together three separate narratives. The first is about a lazy, hard-drinking college student living with his uncle, the second is about a devilish Pooka and a loquacious old man, and the third is about a fictional character named Finn who seeks revenge on his author for creating him poorly. The narratives eventually intersect in a unique and humorous way, challenging traditional ideas of story structure and character autonomy.

In this satirical and surreal novel, the narrative weaves through a series of bizarre events in a small Irish town, where the protagonist encounters a reclusive scientist who has devised a way to suck all the oxygen out of the atmosphere, potentially ending the world. Meanwhile, characters including a philosopher who is rumored to be dead, a policeman obsessed with enforcing bicycle licenses, and a young man seeking to enter the priesthood, all contribute to the absurd and philosophical musings on existence, Irish identity, and the nature of reality. The book blends dark humor with deep existential questions, creating a unique tapestry that challenges the reader's perception of normalcy and the fabric of fiction.