Only the Animals
Only the Animals
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
256
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2014
Adult
18+ years
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Review Roundup
Ceridwen Dovey's Only the Animals captivates with its inventive narrative and emotional depth, powered by animal protagonists recounting tales of human folly and empathy. Praised for its originality and lyrical prose, some readers found the interwoven stories uneven in impact. Overall, it's celebrated for its poignant reflections on life and survival.
Who Should Read Only the Animals?
A reader who enjoys Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey likely appreciates imaginative, thought-provoking fiction with a focus on animal perspectives and deep moral questions. They may also enjoy books like Life of Pi by Yann Martel and Animals by Don LePan, which similarly explore animal consciousness and human-animal connections.
2,213 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2014
Adult
18+ years
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