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A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by Charlie Fletcher

May 4, 2026 by Caesar's Wife Leave a Comment

Yes, I read another post-apocalyptic fiction! No, I’m NOT sorry! This story is about Griz, a teen who lives on a small island in the Hebrides. Griz is alone except for a mum, a dad, sisters, and two beloved dogs, Jess and Jip. They are alone because they live in the years following The Gelding, an event which saw birth rates across the planet plummet and most of humanity perish (either with a whimper or a bang, depending on which outgoing philosophy the dying chose). […]

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Caesar's Wife's CBR18 Review No:6 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Charlie Fletcher ·
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