A review by thishannah
Bret Easton Ellis and the Other Dogs by Lina Wolff

This was a compelling read--more like a collection of linked stories than a novel, but I liked that they were presented as a whole and not as standalones. Each piece was interesting and readable in its own way and felt cohesive even though the through line was pretty loose. I did feel pretty misled by the title and the book summary. It looks like the Goodreads copy has been updated to better reflect the actual contents, though the copy on the print version and on the publisher's website still claims that this book is about a brothel and their dogs. In reality, the brothel and dogs are just a blip in the story, and the narrator, Araceli, has a bigger role in keeping the whole thing together than the copy would lead you to believe. The title did catch my attention, but it didn't feel like an honest representation of the book and sometimes even felt like a gimmick. Still, it worked on me, and I'm glad I read this book regardless.