The Dog Stars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Book 1, Chapters 1-3

Book 1, Chapters 4-6

Book 2, Chapters 1-3

Book 2, Chapter 4

Book 3, Chapters 1-3

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Describe the style of Hig’s narrative voice.

Despite the devastating circumstances Hig and Bangley live in at the airport, Heller finds ways to lighten the narrative mood. Citing the text, identify one of these moments and describe the effect it has on the mood of the chapter.

Why is this book called The Dog Stars? What does Heller wish to communicate by titling the book what he has?