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“Mr. Peanut” by Adam Ross is a complex and psychologically charged novel that intertwines multiple narratives to explore themes of marriage, identity, and obsession. The story revolves around David and Alice Pepin, a couple whose marriage is strained by unresolved tensions and infidelity. As David becomes entangled in thoughts of his wife’s potential murder and his own culpability, the novel delves into the nature of relationships and the dark corners of the human psyche. Parallel to David and Alice’s story is the murder investigation of a woman named Alice, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination. Through its intricate structure and intense character studies, “Mr. Peanut” offers a gripping examination of love, betrayal, and the complexities of marital bonds.