4.25 AVERAGE


Johannes was a "free dog" —the eyes (and ears) of the island. He reports what is going on to three bison - the "Keepers of the Equilibrium." Johannes is aided in his duties by several other animals.

This book just fell flat for me - no story arc or meaningful plot. Felt more like a daily diary. What the animals did was beyond my suspension of disbelief. The "lanuguage" they use was often confusing - i.e. sometime numbers were given in animal time and sometimes in human time.

30 second review here https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_vL1oLgSF/
adventurous funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

"I was surprised by Sonja's confident tone, and everyone else was, too. I don't think anyone was doubting that we should free them, or that this was a good opportunity to do that, but Sonja was the first to give this new and precious chance momentum.

'We need to start now,' she said. I loved her for that.

Sometimes in this life so much depends on one friend simply saying, Yes, we must do this.
Or, Yes I see it that way too.
Or, It is high time we do something great and grand."

“God is the Sun. Clouds are her messengers. Rain is only rain.”

“Heroes go forth. To be alive is to go forth. So we went forth.” 
adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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

A beautiful story about friendship and finding yourself, told in the best way possible - through the eyes of animals.

Audiobook narrates by Ethan Hawke is AMAZING.
adventurous emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
adventurous funny
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
funny hopeful inspiring medium-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: Complicated
adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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: No

I wish I could give this more than five stars!!