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Laika
Laika wants the bombs to stop.
And she wants a dog.
She wants the guns to stop.
And she wants a dog.
She wants food.
And she wants a dog.
She wants to be well and happy again.
It is time for a dog.
And she wants a dog.
She wants the guns to stop.
And she wants a dog.
She wants food.
And she wants a dog.
She wants to be well and happy again.
It is time for a dog.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2023
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February 5, 2024
Powerful, Poignant, Thought Provoking
Genre: Literary Realism
'Laika', a short story by John Guthrie, Author
Laika, a little girl in a war torn country, 🪖 who desperately wants a dog,🐕 a friend to comfort her when all around her is chaos. She has no siblings and feels very alone. Food is scarce, clothes are scarce, safety is nowhere to be found. She has seen things that one so young shouldn't see. Her father's semi-serious musings on consuming domestic animals should they become available was abhorrent to her. She wanted a dog as a companion, nothing more. Laika falls ill,...Will she get her wish?
This book seems very relevant, given the state of our world today. 🌎 It is a story with an empathetic narrative, and at the same time, has a very grave message behind it. The beautiful imagery depicted with the text is powerful without needing to be graphic. This short tale serves as a stark reminder of what many countries and their citizens are facing today. An important one I think.
Genre: Literary Realism
'Laika', a short story by John Guthrie, Author
Laika, a little girl in a war torn country, 🪖 who desperately wants a dog,🐕 a friend to comfort her when all around her is chaos. She has no siblings and feels very alone. Food is scarce, clothes are scarce, safety is nowhere to be found. She has seen things that one so young shouldn't see. Her father's semi-serious musings on consuming domestic animals should they become available was abhorrent to her. She wanted a dog as a companion, nothing more. Laika falls ill,...Will she get her wish?
This book seems very relevant, given the state of our world today. 🌎 It is a story with an empathetic narrative, and at the same time, has a very grave message behind it. The beautiful imagery depicted with the text is powerful without needing to be graphic. This short tale serves as a stark reminder of what many countries and their citizens are facing today. An important one I think.
December 19, 2023
This is a sweet little story❤️
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