Dog Island by Philippe Claudel

Dog Island

Philippe Claudel with Euan Cameron (Translator)

203 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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The Dog Islands are a small, isolated cluster of islands in the Mediterranean – so called because together, when viewed from above, they form the shape of a dog, twisting and baring its teeth against a brilliant blue sea. One of the only inhabited...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 68%
reflective 48%
tense 48%
sad 32%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%

Pace

slow 36%
fast 32%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | A mix: 36% | Character: 22% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.81

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