A review by bcbirrer
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

challenging emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

Like all of Heller's work, this one is beautifully written and takes you deep inside of the character. Post-apocalyptic isn't really my favorite genre, but it's balanced by the lush descriptions of nature. 

The dog dies. While it makes sense in the story and is not a violent death, you might want to be prepared for the grieving.
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