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341 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143114642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
Struggling with the typical throes of human life with the help of their loyal black Labrador, Prince, the Hunter family is aided in unusual ways by their canine friend when he perceives that they are becoming their own worst enemies.
Community Reviews Summary of 762 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 40%
dark 39%
funny 27%
mysterious 26%
tense 17%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal death, Infidelity, Suicide attemptModerate
Suicide, Murder, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Vomit341 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143114642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
Struggling with the typical throes of human life with the help of their loyal black Labrador, Prince, the Hunter family is aided in unusual ways by their canine friend when he perceives that they are becoming their own worst enemies.
Community Reviews Summary of 762 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 40%
dark 39%
funny 27%
mysterious 26%
tense 17%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Infidelity, Suicide attemptModerate
Suicide, Murder, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Vomit