bwkramer's review against another edition
5.0
If you are an author and want a five star review from me, the easiest path is to write a book that includes the dogs perspective. If you make that dog have a bit of an attitude your five star chances go up even higher. The first chapter of this book had me. Admittedly it did drop off a bit in the third quarter but in the end the rules win out and this gets 5. Well written. Great relationships between all the characters. Just an enjoyable read.
toriepeters's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
efabri123's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and listened to it on audible over a short holiday break. It's always endearing, I think, to have a dog narrate all or part of a story. In this case, the dog, Lineker (named after Gary Lineker), is hilarious. His chapters are a joy even when it's a more serious or violent part of the book. His observations are entertaining and I will forever think of dogs having cockney accents now.
Overall, I was warned that the book was depressing but hey - it has a happy ending and that's all I'll say. Definitely give this one a read. I'm now a fan of Adrian Walker's work.
Overall, I was warned that the book was depressing but hey - it has a happy ending and that's all I'll say. Definitely give this one a read. I'm now a fan of Adrian Walker's work.
lauren3101's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
gondorgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Torture, Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Cursing, Grief, Child death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, and Mental illness
annknee's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
keileymclachlan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Animal death, Gore, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness and War
Minor: Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, and Suicide
mikaelajane's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alexcozzey's review against another edition
1.0
I was on page 200 and I decided not to finish it… the book simply is not for me… The story follows and dog and his owner in this apocalyptic England and they end up finding a little girl and that’s all I got from it.
I really didn’t like the dogs point of view he continued to swear every other word…. I am someone that swears but reading it this much makes me uncomfortable. I am not sure if I’ll ever pick up this book again but I know as of right now I can’t read it.
I really didn’t like the dogs point of view he continued to swear every other word…. I am someone that swears but reading it this much makes me uncomfortable. I am not sure if I’ll ever pick up this book again but I know as of right now I can’t read it.