The God of Animals
The God of Animals
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
305
Novel • Fiction
Colorado • 1990s
2007
Adult
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
Published in 2007, The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle follows 12-year-old Alice Winston in Desert Valley, Colorado, as she navigates a difficult summer on her family's struggling horse ranch, longing for escape and grappling with themes of family, love, friendship, and socio-economic divides.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Dark
Reviews & Readership
6,513 ratings
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Review Roundup
Aryn Kyle's The God of Animals has sparked mixed reviews. Readers praise its evocative prose and compelling depiction of rural life, but some criticize the pacing and predictability. Overall, the novel's strong character development and emotional depth make it a worthwhile read despite occasional weaknesses.
Who Should Read The God of Animals?
A reader who enjoys The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle appreciates coming-of-age stories with emotional depth, exploring complex family dynamics and the hardships of rural life. Fans of Barbara Kingsolver’s The Bean Trees or Kent Haruf’s Plainsong will relish the vivid realism and poignant, lyrical prose.
6,513 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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305
Novel • Fiction
Colorado • 1990s
2007
Adult
13-18 years
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