Dog Island by Philippe Claudel

Dog Island

Philippe Claudel

203 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

"The Dog Islands are a small, isolated cluster of islands in the Mediterranean - so called because together, when viewed from above, they form the shape of a dog, twisting and baring its teeth against a brilliant blue sea. One of the only inhabite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 70%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
emotional 30%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 15%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 30%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 38% | Character: 16% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.81

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