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Per Te Qualsiasi Cosa (2012)

by Sam Angus(Favorite Author)

4.06 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

8811684129 (ISBN13: 9788811684121)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Garzanti

review 1: Soldier Dog by Sam Angus is a very disconsolate yet heart-warming novel which encompasses a WWI history lesson and the adventures of a young boy and dog all in one heart-wrenching and fascinating tale. I always had a box of tissues by my side while reading this book; so the author of it definitely did something right if it was capable of touching my conscience to such extent. This novel shone light to several significant topics; a dog's distinguishing identity, the impacts of grief and finally, the delicate system of identities in war. The philosophy of animals embodying their own distinguishing identity may seem baffling, however, it has been recognized in many historic and contemporary proses, especially Soldier Dog by Sam Angus. Not only did this enlightening text illum... moree dogs’ unconditional love, but it also portrayed how these incredible creatures are capable of vividly expressing emotion. Bones and Soldier remained loyal to Stanley, they sacrificed their welfare for the army’s success and victory, and they were capable of emoting just like humans, which definitely brought them closer to Stanley.Unfortunately, this novel also explored the disheartening theme of how an individual is impacted by grief, whether it be grief from a family member’s death or grief from being abused and persistently degraded. In Soldier Dog, Stanley’s father was shrouded by sorrow because of his wife’s death and his son’s departure to the battlefields of France, and as a result, he locked up his heart to Stanley. In turn, Stanley, realizing the tragedy of being abandoned by everyone; his brother, mother and father, falls into depression and he absconded his home to join the army. Grief is what triggered Stanley to join the army, and accordingly, what triggered the plot (hook/trigger incident) and also the factor which greatly contributed to his identity’s shaping. He started to reach out to those in distress, be compassionate by understanding what others are going through, to value what he had and consequently, developed his moral standards. Lastly, throughout the course of this novel, I was able to distinguish the theme of how delicately everyone’s identities are weaved together in war. Everyone’s hearts beat in one chorus, all of their souls invested into the same efforts. The consequences of one individual’s failure produce a domino effect, and these consequences impact the lives, and determine the life or death, of all other soldiers.
review 2: The writing in this book reminded me of Black Beauty, one of my childhood favorites. The author is a keen observer of the beauty of nature. Her details are wonderful.This is the story of a 14 year old who finds himself in the Great War. It is well told. There might be a bit too much detail about the battles but again the story is well told.For all you dog lovers out there, this is one for you. less

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