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matty_joe319 's review for:
The Eyes and the Impossible
by Dave Eggers
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
No
I know there are a lot of “first-person POV of dog” books out there, but this is on another level. Dave Eggers just makes language fun, and this is no exception. The characters are so lovable, the setting is distinct, and Johannes is an all-time favorite protagonist for me — he is lovable in a dog way, but still flawed and three-dimensional and endearingly arrogant, a Peter Pan-ish “oh the cleverness of me” type of character. The story branches off in a few different directions, takes some detours, and doesn’t settle on its most solid version of a plot until towards the end, but that results in a character-centric book that I’m certainly not complaining about. Lovely for all ages - as an adult, for a mid-level reader, and to read aloud to younger kids. I cried so much, and (small but benevolent spoiler here) not for the reasons you worry you’ll cry when reading a book with a dog on the cover.
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