Book Review: Dogs: Bullets and Carnage
December 15, 2025
Miwa renders gunfights so vividly you can feel your teeth rattle from the recoil. There is a real sense of motion to these fights.
Mida has an eclectic taste that spreads through most of the shop; they’re a seasoned explorer of Sci-fi, fantasy, classics and non-fiction – especially about the weird critters in the ocean- but you’re most likely to find them lurking in the shelves of the Manga section. Having read it for many years, their taste is extensive and they love helping people find their next favourite series. They’re also an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons and love helping others who are looking to dip their toes into the game.
Miwa renders gunfights so vividly you can feel your teeth rattle from the recoil. There is a real sense of motion to these fights.
Twisting through plots like a winding path, it slowly weaves itself together into a bizarre story of immortals, romance and above all, a bet.
Twisting through the plot like a winding path, it slowly weaves together into a bizarre story of immortals, romance and above all, a bet.
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