The Lost Dog by Michelle de Kretser

The Lost Dog

Michelle de Kretser

304 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Tom Loxley, an Indian-Australian professor, is less concerned with finishing his book on Henry James than with finding his dog, who is lost in the Australian bush. Joining his daily hunt is Nelly Zhang, an artist whose husband disappeared mysterio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.08

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