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Fifteen Dogs
by André Alexis
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I won't rate this because I found it too uncomfortable to finish. The premise is interesting, and initially it had a "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents" feel (only more mature in tone), but it devolved quickly into a lot of dark, violent, very HUMAN behaviours that just felt awful when applied to dogs.
The writing is excellent and very evocative, but this was painful. By 3/4 way through, I'd had enough.
The writing is excellent and very evocative, but this was painful. By 3/4 way through, I'd had enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence