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agrimes01's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thesalamipoet's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
annaspencer9's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
seest12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mipa_jt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jr2234's review against another edition
1.0
After hearing this book was based off a short story, a lot came into focus. While a two page story of similar plot would have been a worthy read, it did not make for an entertaining 300 page novel. The plot is fairly standard: boy meets dog, dog gets sick and dies, boy learns to live and love without dog.
The plot is relatively straightforward with a notable exception. In a bizarre departure to magical realism that does not echo the tone of the rest of the novel, boy and dog embark on an octopus hunt (the protagonist refers to the dog’s tumor as an octopus) and charter a boat on the sea.
Overall: oof. Not a fan.
The plot is relatively straightforward with a notable exception. In a bizarre departure to magical realism that does not echo the tone of the rest of the novel, boy and dog embark on an octopus hunt (the protagonist refers to the dog’s tumor as an octopus) and charter a boat on the sea.
Overall: oof. Not a fan.