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Buster: A Dog

A Novella
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Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a dog? Buster: A Dog is the story of one dog's lifelong journey, as told by the animal himself. A strong and proud boxer, Buster spends his early days with a loving family in a public housing... Read More
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Buster: A Dog

Pelecanos breaks new literary ground with the story of a dog's life--from the dog's perspective--on the streets of Washington, DC

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Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a dog?

Buster: A Dog is the story of one dog's lifelong journey, as told by the animal himself. A strong and proud boxer, Buster spends his early days with a loving family in a public housing complex in Washington, DC. Abruptly, he is taken away by an abusive, alcoholic man, plunging him into a challenging, nightmarish existence. Over the course of his life, he will experience homelessness, tragedy, a harrowing stay in a shelter, and acts of kindness, including his adoption by an older gentleman grieving the death of his wife.

At his peak, Buster lives with a young marijuana dealer who runs a profitable but dangerous business in the city. Along the way, Buster befriends other dogs and witnesses the best and worst aspects of humanity. As the seasons change, and change again, he begins to understand the finality of existence and in turn learns to appreciate the gift of life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636141701

Publisher: Akashic Books,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Akashic Books,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 88

About the Author

GEORGE PELECANOS is the author of twenty-two novels and story collections set in and around Washington, DC, and has been the recipient of numerous international writing awards. He is a screenwriter, essayist, and television writer/producer whose credits include The Wire, Treme, The Deuce, and We Own This City. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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