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Book Review of The Dog Stars

The Dog Stars
The Dog Stars
Author: Peter Heller
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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This takes place in a harsh post apocalyptic world where survival is the priority, a kind of kill or be killed mentality. It takes some getting used to the narrative style, but it is similar to The Road, where there is no proper punctuation, just a sort of running dialogue. Hig struggles with his memories, his humanity and emotions and converses frequently with his dog, Jasper. There is humor, hope and heartbreak, but in the end it left me sad.