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dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Dovey references a lot of other works in this book, so if that's what you enjoy, go for it. However, sometimes she stays so close to her source material it feels like a copy. Each short story is a cautionary tale about the immorality of humans, told through the eyes of an animal. None of the animals survive until the end of the story (not a spoiler, you figure this out pretty fast). Some are better than others - my favourite was Red Peter's Little Lady.
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
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