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Belka, Why Don't You Bark?

By Hideo Furukawa
Series: Belka, Why Don't You Bark?
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Belka, Why Don't You Bark? by Hideo Furukawa is a captivating tale that intertwines the lives of dogs with pivotal historical events across the globe. The narrative explores the journeys of canine characters and their human counterparts from the Second World War into the present, weaving a rich tapestry of connections that reveal the profound impact of dogs on human history. The novel blends elements of fantasy and reality, offering a unique perspective on loyalty, survival, and the interconnectedness of all life.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate connections between humans and animals across generations. This Sci-Fi & Fantasy novel offers a unique narrative interwoven with cultural and historical elements, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate epic storytelling with a touch of the surreal.

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The history of the contemporary world, as seen through the story of WWII military dogs and their descendants.

Belka, Why Don’t You Bark? begins in 1943, when Japanese troops retreat from the Aleutian island of Kiska, leaving four military dogs behind. One of them dies in isolation, and the others are taken under the protection of U.S. troops. Meanwhile, in the USSR, a KGB military dog handler kidnaps the daughter of a Japanese yakuza. Named after the Russian astronaut dog Strelka, the girl develops a psychic connection with canines.

A multi-generational epic as seen through the eyes of man’s best friend, the dogs who are used as mere tools for the benefit of humankind gradually discover their true selves, and learn something about us.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421549378

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 November 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Haikasoru

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 599g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Hideo Furukawa was born in Fukushima in 1966. He dropped out of Waseda University’s literature program. He was nominated for the Naoki Prize with Belka, Why Don’t You Bark? in 2005 and won the Mishima Yukio Prize with Love in 2006. Furukawa has been active in giving readings as an expression of literature and has collaborated beyond the genre of fiction in fields including music, art, and dance.

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