Dogs of Summer by Andrea Abreu

Dogs of Summer

Andrea Abreu

181 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced
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Dogs of Summer by Andrea Abreu is a poignant and lyrical novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about female friendship, coming-of-age struggles, and the complexities of girlhood, particularly those who are drawn to themes of identity, desire, and the nuances of female relationships.

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My Brilliant Friend meets Blue is the Warmest Color in this lyrical debut novel set in a working-class neighborhood of the Canary Islands—a story about two girls coming of age in the early aughts and a friendship that simmers into erotic desire ov...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 2,393 reviews

Moods

emotional: 64%

reflective: 49%

dark: 43%

sad: 34%

funny: 32%

challenging: 28%

tense: 20%

adventurous: 15%

lighthearted: 8%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

40% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
89% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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