A review by emalderwood
Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this book up, because the premise didn't immediately catch my interest. But I'd heard good things about it so thought I'd give it a chance. I was surprised at how invested I was in the outcomes for each of these dogs and how much I was rooting for them despite the plot moving so subtly and lower stakes than what I usually read. The further into this book I got the more emotion and depth there was. It was well-written, clever and inventive, and a poignant reflection of both humanity and dogs. 
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