Books like King by John Berger
In 'King', a canine narrator who can understand human thoughts becomes an unexpected voice for a group of homeless people, a couple named Vico and Vica, who live on the edge of town. The dog's observations illuminate the struggles and resilience of the community as they face a threatened land-clearing by developers.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: John Berger
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