Title
The Dog Stars (Vintage Contemporaries) A Novel by Peter Heller -Paperback
"The Dog Stars" by Peter Heller is a gripping novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story unfolds in the aftermath of a catastrophic flu pandemic that has wiped out most of humanity. The protagonist, Hig, is a survivor who lives in a small, isolated cabin with his dog, Jasper, and a gruff, survivalist neighbor named Bangley. They inhabit a desolate world where danger lurks from both the environment and other desperate humans.
Hig, who was once a pilot, spends his days flying over the barren landscape in a small plane, searching for signs of life and trying to find a sense of purpose. His primary focus is on protecting his small, makeshift family and maintaining a tenuous connection to the remnants of civilization.
The novel explores themes of survival, hope, and the enduring power of human connection. Hig's internal struggles and the bond he shares with Jasper provide an emotional depth to the story, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. The narrative is both a gripping survival story and a profound meditation on what it means to live and find meaning in a world that has been irrevocably changed.
Product details
- Publisher : Vintage; Reprint edition (May 7, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0307950476
- ISBN-13 : 978-0307950475
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.7 x 8 inches
- Condition: Very Good
Trade Paperback, has a reader’s crease, else, in fine condition; the binding is still tight, pages are clean, unmarked, and bright.
Dystopian Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, Literary Fiction,
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"The Dog Stars" by Peter Heller is a gripping novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story unfolds in the aftermath of a catastrophic flu pandemic that has wiped out most of humanity. The protagonist, Hig, is a survivor who lives in a small, isolated cabin with his dog, Jasper, and a gruff, survivalist neighbor named Bangley. They inhabit a desolate world where danger lurks from both the environment and other desperate humans.
Hig, who was once a pilot, spends his days flying over the barren landscape in a small plane, searching for signs of life and trying to find a sense of purpose. His primary focus is on protecting his small, makeshift family and maintaining a tenuous connection to the remnants of civilization.
The novel explores themes of survival, hope, and the enduring power of human connection. Hig's internal struggles and the bond he shares with Jasper provide an emotional depth to the story, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. The narrative is both a gripping survival story and a profound meditation on what it means to live and find meaning in a world that has been irrevocably changed.
Product details
- Publisher : Vintage; Reprint edition (May 7, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0307950476
- ISBN-13 : 978-0307950475
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.7 x 8 inches
- Condition: Very Good
Trade Paperback, has a reader’s crease, else, in fine condition; the binding is still tight, pages are clean, unmarked, and bright.
Dystopian Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, Literary Fiction,
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