The Werewolf by Boris Vian. Short summary

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The wolf has turned into a man and gone to town to spend a day in a man’s body. He spends time with a woman, fights bullies, and escapes a policeman.

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Deni is a wolf who lives in the forest of Foz Repose. He is so humble in his existence that his neighbors are not even aware that anyone lives near them. Deni likes to observe people. He especially likes the waitress at a nearby cafe.

One day a Siamese magician, who wanted to get the attention he wanted from the pretty waitress, bit Deni under the shoulder blade. It happened because the magician was rejected by the girl and decided to release his emotions that way. After that incident, on the new moon, Dany turned into a human. That must be the consequences of the bite.

The wolf turned into a handsome young man, who caught a cab and drove into town. Here he met a girl who offered him a good time. However, not getting a reward from him, she asked her cronies to punish the boor. Denis taught the ruffians a lesson. The man attracted the attention of a police officer. However, fleeing from the chase, he headed into the woods. He managed to turn into a wolf and escape. But the thirst for revenge and anger remained with him.