807 reviews for:

Grey Dog

Elliott Gish

3.86 AVERAGE

reinabianca's review

3.5

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

taitep's review

4.0

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood

Moderate: Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis

gh00st13's review

5.0

dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mauls's review

4.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I read the book cover to cover, despite finding myself about two thirds through the book not finding the main character to be likable at all. There is a reason for that, I think, but no matter that, I’m still not here for her. Overall, I did like this book and it kept me wondering and interested. 

sadclownnoises's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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My second 5 star read of 2025! I was hooked from start to finish; I think I finally found the kind of horror I actually love to read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Blood

Minor: Infertility, Pregnancy

thenoisesabove's review

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Loved the slow descent (ascent?) of Ada, on her journey to meet the grey dog. 

wobblychairleg's review against another edition

4.75

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

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I read this with my horror book club and really enjoyed it. This book is embodiment of the “Feminine Rage” theme. It’s a slow burn that (honestly) dragged a bit for the first 50-60%, but then starts to gain a little more momentum. The prose is beautiful and very atmospheric. Overall, I loved the heavy symbolism riddled throughout the story and the delivery of the themes… so many themes!! Here’s a few: Feminine rage, catharsis, empowerment, breaking the chains of patriarchy, rewilding the human beast.

landgraverii's review

4.0

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I think the more I sit with this book the more I will like it. It’s not what I expected but I like that it kept me guessing and has its own voice. It is unique and has a lot of themes and ideas to chew on. 

rolanddeschain's review

4.75

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is one of the most unexpectedly incredible books I've read in a long time. Was just reading to fill in a lapse between books, but I cannot believe how fantastic it is!
Love the prose, love the language of the day. Such a good story.

stopmorgan's review

4.25

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes