Anthropomorphic saga challenging dominion and perception.
If you're enthralled by the idea of a world where animals communicate and challenge the status quo, "Duncan the Wonder Dog" is for you. The novel's imaginative premise invites readers into a profound narrative that explores complex themes of power, ethics, and the varied perspectives of sentient beings. Adam Hines's intricate and ambitious storytelling might redefine how you see our relationship with animals.
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novel/Comics (2010)
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ISBN: 9780977030491
Authors:
Adam Hines
Publisher: AdHouse Books
Date of Publication: 2010-11-09
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 795 readers)
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What if animals could talk? Would some of them form a militant group in reaction to how humans treat them? Would humans treat them differently?
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Anthropomorphic saga challenging dominion and perception.
If you're enthralled by the idea of a world where animals communicate and challenge the status quo, "Duncan the Wonder Dog" is for you. The novel's imaginative premise invites readers into a profound narrative that explores complex themes of power, ethics, and the varied perspectives of sentient beings. Adam Hines's intricate and ambitious storytelling might redefine how you see our relationship with animals.
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novel/Comics (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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