Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis

Fifteen Dogs

Quincunx #2

André Alexis

159 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous reflective sad medium-paced

Description

It begins in a bar, like so many strange stories. The gods Hermes and Apollo argue about what would happen if animals had human intelligence, so they make a bet and grant consciousness to a group of dogs staying overnight at a veterinary clinic. S...

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Moods

reflective 73%
sad 57%
emotional 55%
dark 46%
adventurous 28%
challenging 25%
funny 19%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 20% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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