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The Power of the Dog

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by Thomas Savage

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Could someone please warn me about the extent of animal harm/death/torture in this book? I realize there will be some, as they are ranchers, but I'd like to know if it's unnecessarily extensive, or if a dog is hurt or killed. Thanks.
Robin Tucker Some graphic scenes of animal farming but no harm to dogs. The "dog" in the title refers to a landscape feature, a poem, a person...but not an actual …moreSome graphic scenes of animal farming but no harm to dogs. The "dog" in the title refers to a landscape feature, a poem, a person...but not an actual animal character.(less)
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Did Peter plan to kill himself with the rope?
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What is the relationship to the title and the quote from the Bible?
Cathleen NYT article mentioned that it is from Psalm 22 - "For dogs have compassed [surrounded] me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced m…moreNYT article mentioned that it is from Psalm 22 - "For dogs have compassed [surrounded] me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. ... Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog."
I still don't quite understand it. I gave up on the movie half way through, might have to read the book.(less)
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Is there foul language in The Power of the Dog?
Lyn Jensen Depends on what you mean by foul language and why you're asking. There are some sex-related and ethnic-related slurs. As for "those" words, I'll let s…moreDepends on what you mean by foul language and why you're asking. There are some sex-related and ethnic-related slurs. As for "those" words, I'll let someone else thumb through the book and count them--or lack of them--for you.(less)
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