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A review by flightyrachel
Dogs of War by Adrian Tchaikovsky
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this book and treated myself to the audio version which is excellent, a really great listen.
The hook of this story is Rex the dog/human bio form who can't make his own decisions and just wants to be told he's a good dog. But he breaks free from his contraints very early in the novel and something more complex evolves, both in him and in the story.
This book is such a treat, imaginatively rich, thought provoking, informative and challenging, with references to The Island of Dr Moreau and as well as various zoological text books (I feel I learned a lot about bees).
The hook of this story is Rex the dog/human bio form who can't make his own decisions and just wants to be told he's a good dog. But he breaks free from his contraints very early in the novel and something more complex evolves, both in him and in the story.
This book is such a treat, imaginatively rich, thought provoking, informative and challenging, with references to The Island of Dr Moreau and as well as various zoological text books (I feel I learned a lot about bees).