I usually really like this author so I was bummed out with how this book turned out. There is a lot of promise – a story from the perspective of a bio-engineered war dog – but I didn\u2019t think it came off very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having one of the main points of view being from an intelligent dog is fine, but the voice of that dog seemed pretty cliche. Things like, \u201cI am a good dog\u201d and \u201cThe Master is angry\u201d just felt awkward to read. I understand what the author was trying to evoke (I mean, I think I do) but it seemed amateurish and clunky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main arc of the story seemed to have run its course, and then the book went on for quite a bit longer – in an attempt to fit a few more issues into the story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m not sure I can recommend this one – there are so many better books by this author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next I am reading Corelli\u2019s Mandolin by Lous De Bernieres. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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