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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Lucky, really? The dog's name is Lucky. Very original. *sigh* I hope this isn't like a repeat of Warriors and Seekers, just with new names for things like monster and firebeast. And continuously talking about how empty the dog's belly is.
The cover does look awesome, though.
Oh, but you know what would be really awesome? If it crossed over with Warriors or Seekers! Not directly, of course. But if at one point they said something about seeing a flame-colored cat or something like that. Maybe have one of the cat's battles with the dogs from their view!
Edit(5/1/20): y'all are really getting this worked up over a literal stranger mildly disliking a book?
The cover does look awesome, though.
Oh, but you know what would be really awesome? If it crossed over with Warriors or Seekers! Not directly, of course. But if at one point they said something about seeing a flame-colored cat or something like that. Maybe have one of the cat's battles with the dogs from their view!
Edit(5/1/20): y'all are really getting this worked up over a literal stranger mildly disliking a book?
This was very, very good. Surprisingly good!
Going into this, I wasn't sure how I'd feel, as I've only ever read the Warriors series, and I guess part of me felt this (and Seekers) was just a money-grabbing ploy. HAH! I was wrong. There were many new names for objects and places, that were different to those in the Warriorverse, yet made perfect sense, especially considering this is told from a dog's POV.
The main character Lucky is well rounded, funny (I actually laughed out loud at one point) and I really connected with him. He's sassy, tough when necessary but a softie at heart! His character development was great, and I loved the sibling dynamic between Lucky and Bella! I actually loved all the characters - each made a strong and lasting impression, were necessary and enriched the plot. I just want to snuggle all of them!I also absolutely LOVED how the difference in thinking between Lone Dogs, Pack Dogs and Leashed Dogs was explored. I especially liked the devotion, and logic behind said devotion, that the Leashed Dog characters show to their 'longpaws' (humans), devotion which Lucky struggles to understand, given that he used to belong to an abusive family. Everyone is a product of their past. I hope Lucky can see that he can still change who he is!
The plot was also excellent, with many obstacles to surmount, believable character development, a tense af climax and a great cliffhanger. I basically read this in one whole sitting!All in all - highly recommend, whether you've read Warriors or not. Very enjoyable.
(Apparently this is written by a different 'Erin' from the 'Erin' of the Warriors series. I love them both!)
This book was very interesting. It took some time to get used to imaging dogs since I'm used to cats in the Warrior books. I can't wait to read the next book!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
I LOVED these books as a kid, and they’re what inspired me to become an author myself. They don’t hold up as much, but that’s to be expected as I haven’t read this series in years. I’d say the biggest pet peeve is how Lucky kept mentioning he was a “lone dog.” Like, we GET IT!! Anyways other than that I have no complaint. Pretty solid book, and a big part of my childhood. 3/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
This book was awesome. At first I found it hard to follow and grab, but after a while I got to really enjoy this book. A great story for young and old. Now I want to read book 2!
I was so excited for Survivors that it's kinda embarrassing.
Well, now I feel even more embarrassed, because it wasn't all that good. It starts out will Lucky (wow, really?) experiencing the "Big Growl" or whatever (which I'm pretty sure is an earthquake), and then heading out with a bunch of dogs who he resists calling his Pack because he's such a Lone Dog. They encounter trouble like dogs, ruined homes, etc., and Lucky saves the Pack, earning their respect, but eventually left them because he's a "Lone Dog" not a Pack dog.
If you're jumping up and down with excitement after reading this, you're crazy. Not a lot really happened. All this book succeeded in was making me nostalgic for [b:Into the Wild|111332|Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)|Erin Hunter|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327994729s/111332.jpg|1346922], which was simple but exciting, heartwarming and fun. In this book, almost all of the characters grated on my nerves. Lucky was acting like the queen of Persia, his sister wouldn't listen to him, and all the dogs kept holding on to their owners so fervently, that it got annoying fast (because it was like mentioned every three pages). Also, the dogs were so stupid I wanted to reach into the book and shake some sense into them. So they see some humans and Alfie has to be fricken RESTRICTED because he won't listen to Lucky and goes racing toward the humans, even though THEY LOOK DANGEROUS. Are you cereal (and yes, I meant to type cereal as serious)? At first I loved Bruno, but even then the Hunters' had to ruin him and make him challenge Lucky.
Anyway, the reason this isn't a one is because I guess since this was the first book in the series, it was exciting and fresh. Really hope the second one will be better, or my stars won't be so generous.
Well, now I feel even more embarrassed, because it wasn't all that good. It starts out will Lucky (wow, really?) experiencing the "Big Growl" or whatever (which I'm pretty sure is an earthquake), and then heading out with a bunch of dogs who he resists calling his Pack because he's such a Lone Dog. They encounter trouble like dogs, ruined homes, etc., and Lucky saves the Pack, earning their respect, but eventually left them because he's a "Lone Dog" not a Pack dog.
If you're jumping up and down with excitement after reading this, you're crazy. Not a lot really happened. All this book succeeded in was making me nostalgic for [b:Into the Wild|111332|Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)|Erin Hunter|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327994729s/111332.jpg|1346922], which was simple but exciting, heartwarming and fun. In this book, almost all of the characters grated on my nerves. Lucky was acting like the queen of Persia, his sister wouldn't listen to him, and all the dogs kept holding on to their owners so fervently, that it got annoying fast (because it was like mentioned every three pages). Also, the dogs were so stupid I wanted to reach into the book and shake some sense into them. So they see some humans and Alfie has to be fricken RESTRICTED because he won't listen to Lucky and goes racing toward the humans, even though THEY LOOK DANGEROUS. Are you cereal (and yes, I meant to type cereal as serious)? At first I loved Bruno, but even then the Hunters' had to ruin him and make him challenge Lucky.
Anyway, the reason this isn't a one is because I guess since this was the first book in the series, it was exciting and fresh. Really hope the second one will be better, or my stars won't be so generous.
Originally, I read this book in high school but wanted to re-read it where I could continue and finish the series. I loved it as a teenager and I love it now, too. Lucky, the lone street dog has to find his way in the world that has been devastated by a major earthquake known to canines as "The Big Growl". Used to being on his own, Lucky originally sets out with Sweet the "swift dog" female before she returns to her pack, leaving Lucky alone once more. Oh, how Lucky's life changes dramatically after that! :) A pack of Leashed Dogs aka pets find Lucky and their leader is revealed to be Lucky's littersister Bella. Bella, Bruno, Mickey, Martha, Sunshine, Daisy, and Alfie follow Lucky and he tries to mold them into wild dogs even though each dog cannot bear to part with the belonging from his/her owner's house. Mickey and Martha are my personal favorites; they are such loyal pack members and want to help the others in every regard possible. This was definitely a charming re-read.
Some things were exaggerated a bit much to fit the narrative rather than the semi-realism the story seemed to be aiming for, but I really enjoyed the characterisation of this book even if it could be a bit cliche and trope-y at times.
Im so mad that i didnt get to read the cat series