The Dog Stars
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller is a thought-provoking work of fiction published by Headline Review in 2012. This first edition, comprising 313 pages, presents a narrative set in a dystopian world where the protagonist, Hig, grapples with loss and survival in the aftermath of a global disaster. With his dog Jasper, a challenging neighbor, and his Cessna aeroplane as his only companions, Hig navigates a life marked by trauma and uncertainty.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of hope and resilience as Hig’s routine existence is disrupted by a message from another pilot. This moment ignites a desire to discover if others have survived, leading him on a perilous journey beyond the horizon. The narrative delves into the complexities of human connection and the instinct to seek companionship in a desolate world, making it a poignant exploration of survival and the human spirit.
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THE ROAD – but with hope. Hig, bereaved and traumatised after global disaster, has three things to live for – his dog Jasper, his aggressive but helpful neighbour, and his Cessna aeroplane. He’s just about surviving, so long as he only takes his beloved plane for short journeys, and saves his remaining fuel. But, just once, he picks up a message from another pilot, and eventually the temptation to find out who else is still alive becomes irresistible. So he takes his plane over the horizon, knowing that he won’t have enough fuel to get back. What follows is scarier and more life-affirming than he could have imagined.
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