The Dog Stars
by Peter Heller
Taste attributes: science fictiondisasterdramasimplelinearglossyhuman spirit/resilience/survivallove conquers allunlikely connections
Boxlist takeAn uncomplicated science-fiction novel, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like polish over grit.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.9 / 5
11 ratings
About This Book
"Hig is a survivor. He has survived the sickness that claimed his wife and family, and the trout he loved to fish. He is coping, just, in the new wilderness of post-apocalyptic America, because he has three things to live for - his dog, Jasper, his neighbour, Bangley, and his Cessna plane. But Hig's loneliness is becoming unbearable.
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- Peter Heller
- Published
- 2012
- Pages
- 327
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- Open Library
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