C.A. Fletcher, "A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World" (Orbit, 2019)

New Books in Literature · Aug 22, 2019 · 36m

C.A. Fletcher’s new novel, A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World(Orbit, 2019), takes place several generations after a pandemic has turned humans into an endangered species. For Griz, the adolescent narrator, life is bounded by his family, two dogs, and the Outer Hebrides island where they hunt, fish, and farm. When Brand, a lone sailor, shows up, Griz is mesmerized by his stories of adventure. But when Brand steals one of the family’s dogs, Griz gives chase. As Griz and their other dog journey through the ruins of our world, they explore the limits of loyalty while learning a lesson in…