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challenging
dark
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An interesting concept, but not quite what I expected! This book explores how the world (or more specifically England) might change were animals to begin talking, and the resulting future is interesting. Unfortunately, we spent a lot of time in one dislikeable character's head, with him travelling in circles and seeing very little of this future, which I found frustrating and slow at times. This book really isn't about animal rights, so I wouldn't go into this expecting a nuanced take on vegetarianism, and there are some grisly descriptions of animal slaughter so not for everyone! In the end a plot did reveal itself, and I did find the ending satisfying enough so rated this 'ok' overall.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood