A review by stefhyena
The Dog Runner by Bren MacDibble

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Kids dystopian book. Some dark stuff around violence and death (including an animal being harmed). Mostly positive. Makes a strong argument for giving attention to Aboriginal knowledges but also that First Nations communities being able to follow their own way of life is of benefit to all of society. A mixed family (ie step-parents etc). Started off too dark for me with all the famine and violence but moved toward the light fairly quickly.