In a post-apocalyptic world decimated by a pandemic, pilot Hig survives in isolation with his dog Jasper and gruff ally Bangley, defending their Colorado hangar from savage intruders.
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In a post-apocalyptic world decimated by a pandemic, pilot Hig survives in isolation with his dog Jasper and gruff ally Bangley, defending their Colorado hangar from savage intruders.
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“Leave it to Peter Heller to imagine a postapocalyptic world that contains as much loveliness as it does devastation. His hero, Hig, flies a 1956 Cessna (his dog as copilot) around what was once Colorado, chasing all the same things we chase in these pre-annihilation days: love, friendship, the solace of the natural world, and the chance to perform some small kindness. The Dog Stars is a wholly compelling and deeply engaging debut.” —Pam Houston, author of Contents May Have Shifted A riveting, p...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Graphic on-page sex scenes occur multiple times, including semi-explicit descriptions of encounters in a survival context.
Violence & gore
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Intense gun violence, graphic killings, and brutal attacks by scavengers; includes dismemberment and a central kill-or-be-killed survival theme.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity throughout dialogue and narration, reflecting the harsh post-apocalyptic setting.
Substance use
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Cigarette, chewing tobacco, and alcohol use briefly depicted. Not a major theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Main characters briefly mention Christian religious affiliations.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Brief undertones of environmental collapse and societal breakdown contributing to the apocalypse.
Self-harm / suicide
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Some themes of depression and vague descriptions of possible suicidality.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic suffering in a post-apocalyptic world; includes death of a pet and references to loss and savagery.
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TW: Pet death