37 pages 1 hour read

Thomas Savage

The Power of the Dog

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1967

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Thomas Savage's The Power of the Dog is lauded for its rich, atmospheric prose and deep exploration of masculinity and isolation in the American West. However, some critique its slow pacing and grim tone. The complex characters and nuanced relationships provide compelling drama, though the bleakness may not appeal to all readers.

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Who Should Read The Power of the Dog?

Readers who relish brooding Western tales with complex characters would appreciate The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage. Fans of Annie Proulx's Brokeback Mountain and Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses will find its tension-filled narrative and exploration of masculinity compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Western
Historical Fiction
Topics
LGBTQ
Addiction / Substance Abuse
History: U.S.
Themes
Identity: Masculinity
Identity: Sexuality