Review of A Virus Called Dog

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Virus Called Dog" by Warwick Renton.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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With contemporary science, philosophy, and technology drills, what will be of our world if these wild scientists take the lead? Warwick Renton, in his book, A Virus Called Dog, gave us a glimpse into such a world.

Stanley Luka, who was given the nickname, Stupid Stanley, was one of the major characters in the book. He was rejected by his father, Cain. He was also marginalized by society and demoted from his job as a Mentorian Guard. Stanley sojourned in the city of Mentoria amid guilt and fear. But he grew as a result of these experiences. He always thought that there's a second identity that followed him since he constantly experienced troubles that are bigger than him. Soon after, his sister became ill, and this would be the event that sent him on an adventure beyond the city walls to find a solution. This journey would open him up to new places, people, cultures, and unusual animals. Would he succeed in his journey?

There's a lot to like about this book. The factors I liked ranged from the mysterious lifestyle of the martyrs in the "Valley of the Martyrs" to the spookiness of the "Field of Crying Babies." I particularly liked the breathtaking adventures and the human-like behaviors assigned to animals. I also liked how the story began. It seemed ambiguous from the start, and then the author found a way to allow the fog to dissipate, as he permitted the rays of understanding to hit the reader in the process. His character development was out of this world. Likewise, I would like readers to experience the author's descriptive skills, especially his distribution of different body cues and internal sensations for different emotions. An instance of this was that when Stanley is at the peak of negative emotion, he still finds a way to calm himself. I would, furthermore, commend the author's verbal artistry, as he did a good job using words to paint profound pictures and emotions.

Amid all these, the only thing I disliked about the book was the staleness of the first couple of sections. It will take patient readers, ardent readers, to understand the first few pages. Apart from these issues, nothing else was a challenge for me while I read the book.

The errors were just a few; therefore, I believe the book was still professionally edited. Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to those who love science fiction and adventurous novels.

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[Hhannahh]

The title of this book is catchy, and with everything I've read from this review, the story itself is interesting. Interesting review.

[Amy Luman]

I want to find out about Stanley. ‘Stupid Stanley’ is just mean. I hope he finds what he’s looking for. Good review!

[Novela book]

This looks like a book written with utmost imagination and creativity. A cast of animals among others sure makes it unique. A great review.

[DTamara]

Nice review, a promising underdog story, adding it to my list.

[Jacques Mwashuma]

Title sounds like an interesting read, review sounds like an underdog story. Great and detailed work.