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Dogs of Summer: A Novel,Used
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"[A] firecracker of a debut."The New York Times"Andrea Abreu? debut novel about two girls in the summer heat of Tenerife is perfect for these dog days."Shreya Chattopadhyay, The New York Times Book ReviewMy Brilliant Friend meets Blue is the Warmest Color in this lyrical debut novel set in a workingclass neighborhood of the Canary Islandsa story about two girls coming of age in the early aughts and a friendship that simmers into erotic desire over the course of one hot summer.High near the volcano of northern Tenerife, an endless ceiling of cloud cover traps the working class in an abject, oppressive heat. Far away from the island? posh resorts, two girls dream of hitching a ride down to the beach and escaping their horizonless town.It? summer, 2005, and our tenyearold narrator is consumed by thoughts of her best friend Isora. Isora is rude and bossy, but she? also vivacious and brave; grownups prefer her, and boys do, too. Thats why sometimes she gets jealous of Isora, who already has hair on her vagina and soft, round breasts. But shes definitely not jealous that Isora? mother is dead, nor that Isoras fat, foulmouthed grandmother has her on a diet, so that she is constantly sticking her fingers down her throat. Besides, she would do anything for Isora: gorge herself on cakes when her friend wants to watch, follow her to the bathroom when she takes a shit, log into chat rooms to swap dirty instant messages with strangers. But increasingly, our narrator finds it hard to keep up with Isora, who seems to be growing up at full tilt without herand as her submissiveness veers into a painful sexual awakening, desire grows indistinguishable from intimate violence.Braiding prose poetry with bachata lyrics and the gritty humor of Canary dialect, Dogs of Summer is a story of exquisite yearning, a brutal picture of girlhood and a love song written for the vital community it portrays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dogs of Summer: A Novel'? A: The main theme of 'Dogs of Summer' revolves around the complexities of friendship, adolescence, and the painful awakening of sexual desire, set against the backdrop of a working-class neighborhood in Tenerife.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dogs of Summer'? A: 'Dogs of Summer' is written by Andrea Abreu, marking her debut as a novelist.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is set in Tenerife, Canary Islands, during the summer of 2005, focusing on the lives of two girls in a working-class neighborhood.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dogs of Summer' have? A: 'Dogs of Summer' contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Dogs of Summer' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What age group is 'Dogs of Summer' suitable for? A: 'Dogs of Summer' is recommended for mature readers due to its themes of adolescence and sexual awakening, making it more suitable for older teens and adults.
- Q: When was 'Dogs of Summer' published? A: 'Dogs of Summer' was published on August 2, 2022.
- Q: What are the notable literary comparisons made for this novel? A: The novel is compared to 'My Brilliant Friend' and 'Blue is the Warmest Color' for its exploration of girlhood and complex relationships.
- Q: Is there any specific writing style noted in 'Dogs of Summer'? A: Yes, the writing style in 'Dogs of Summer' combines prose poetry with bachata lyrics, showcasing a unique and lyrical narrative.
- Q: What are some key features of 'Dogs of Summer'? A: Key features of 'Dogs of Summer' include its focus on friendship, the emotional landscape of growing up, and a raw, honest depiction of girlhood and desire.