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playingmyace's review against another edition
👎 I did not have a rewarding time.
sailfin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-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
4.5
hollyfp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
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? No
4.25
kierli's review against another edition
Much older writing style, didn't enjoy the science or the set up for the fiction
wafer's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this one so bad, I promise. The concept was so promising, too! This is a story about a dog enhanced with human intelligence being raised alongside a human girl with all of the usual fantastical sci-fi elements included.
It’s too bad that Stapleton’s prose reads as dry as a desert. It all felt like a milquetoast biography, one where everything was told with such a degree of separation that I found myself not getting the slightest bit of emotional investment. The little tidbits of how Sirius adapts to his canid handicaps were all neat to see, but that was really all the book had going for it.
I’m kinda bummed y’all. I was hoping for more here.
It’s too bad that Stapleton’s prose reads as dry as a desert. It all felt like a milquetoast biography, one where everything was told with such a degree of separation that I found myself not getting the slightest bit of emotional investment. The little tidbits of how Sirius adapts to his canid handicaps were all neat to see, but that was really all the book had going for it.
I’m kinda bummed y’all. I was hoping for more here.
luciddreams22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
matt_baskinthestory's review against another edition
4.0
Written as a biography of the life of Sirius. A dog 'gifted' with the intelligence of a man through scientific experiments. A fascinating read, seeing Sirius struggle with being the only one of his kind. Raised as a member of the scientist's family we see his love for Plaxy (scientist's daughter) and how it develops and changes as their lives change.
Stapledon covers many aspects of what it means to be human and gives a convincing view on the challenges a super intelligent dog may face trying to fit into a world not designed for him.
Stapledon covers many aspects of what it means to be human and gives a convincing view on the challenges a super intelligent dog may face trying to fit into a world not designed for him.
jeastaugh's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
doctortdm's review against another edition
5.0
If you are inclined to read an Olaf book make it this one, although unique it is not as intense as others yet covers his themes regarding humanity.