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A review by pangnaolin
Dominic by William Steig
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I almost want to give Dominic a 5 star rating, because it truly is a 5 star read in my heart! Despite it being a children's book, I fell in love with this one. He's such a sweet and eloquent main character, and I love how skillfully Steig puts us in the shows of a dog-- loyal to the bone, excitable, adventurous, and in a world full of smells & senses!
I don't think I've ever met such a lovable character. He's got a heart of gold & as he sets out on his whimsical adventures into the unknown, he doesn't abandon it at all. I loved every moment & interaction in this sweet little book, despite the fact that I'm far past the intended age range for Dominic, and it's really made itself a place in my heart.
I was also a bit surprised at just how beautiful the prose was. I usually think of children's literature as being quite simple & even a bit boring, and watching Dominic explore endless little details with incredible precision was such a breath of fresh air.
I've never been one for fairytales, so such an unconventional but classic one like this was a joy to my heart. It might not be the most evolved & intense work of literature you've ever interacted with, but it'll likely leave you feeling warm & fuzzy, and honestly has quite a few things to teach you, too.
I don't think I've ever met such a lovable character. He's got a heart of gold & as he sets out on his whimsical adventures into the unknown, he doesn't abandon it at all. I loved every moment & interaction in this sweet little book, despite the fact that I'm far past the intended age range for Dominic, and it's really made itself a place in my heart.
I was also a bit surprised at just how beautiful the prose was. I usually think of children's literature as being quite simple & even a bit boring, and watching Dominic explore endless little details with incredible precision was such a breath of fresh air.
I've never been one for fairytales, so such an unconventional but classic one like this was a joy to my heart. It might not be the most evolved & intense work of literature you've ever interacted with, but it'll likely leave you feeling warm & fuzzy, and honestly has quite a few things to teach you, too.