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animal_lover45's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
yall should read this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
green_amaryllis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
aus10england's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I remember this being my favorite book when I was a kid, and YEOWCH did this hurt, this is WAY darker than I remember??? Might be a little sad for middle grade readers, but a dog lover will appreciate the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
maryoliverenjoyer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
this book changed my brain chemistry a truly irreversible amount in middle school. i thought it was the best thing ever written. i was right
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Squirrel is such a good dog who lives so many different lives throughout the course of her story and I am not ashamed to admit that I was sobbing through at least half of it.
This truly is a book about the different types of situations stray dogs can encounter out in the world. It teaches about their survival instincts, how they learn and develop relationships with humans through their experiences, and the different types of personalities of the dogs living on the streets. Also, it presents an interesting view of how dogs understand and experience emotions.
A Dog's Life prompts readers to empathize with the dogs in their lives, to treat them with gentleness and kindness instead of violence and anger. The author, like Squirrel, doesn't pass judgement; only hopes that we will be more thoughtful after having read her story. And it is a very good story indeed.
This truly is a book about the different types of situations stray dogs can encounter out in the world. It teaches about their survival instincts, how they learn and develop relationships with humans through their experiences, and the different types of personalities of the dogs living on the streets. Also, it presents an interesting view of how dogs understand and experience emotions.
A Dog's Life prompts readers to empathize with the dogs in their lives, to treat them with gentleness and kindness instead of violence and anger. The author, like Squirrel, doesn't pass judgement; only hopes that we will be more thoughtful after having read her story. And it is a very good story indeed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, Blood, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
There is some ageism from one character who appears a few times at the end of the book as well.
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