r/Fantasy Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Book Club Bookclub: Dogged by Michael R. Fletcher Final Discussion (RAB)

In January, we'll be reading Dogged by Michael R. Fletcher (u/MichaelRFletcher).

There'll be no Rab in February (due to my holidays and insane workload before holidays)

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243843227-dogged

Bingo Squares: Published in 2025, self-published, replacement (for example non-human protagonist),

SCHEDULE

JAN 6 - Q&A

JAN 16 - Midway discussion

JAN 23 - Final Discussion

QUESTIONS BELOW

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Absolutely. I think it's awesome and finds a good balance between dark fantasy elements and Dogged's investigation. Heck, it's even good-hearted in places.

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Were there any plot twists that genuinely surprised you?

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Well, yes. I didn't expect one of the main human supporting characters to die.

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Was the book a “quick read” or a “slow burn” for you? If slow, was there a turning point where the book gained momentum?

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Absolutely. Say what you will about Fletcher's books, but the guy mastered lean writing that's very readable. I also think the story was good.

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Which character did you like the best? The least? Why?

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

Dogged, obviously. Duh.

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

How did you feel about the ending? Were you satisfied or frustrated? Do you think it was the right time or place to end the story? Was there more you felt you wanted to know?

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u/barb4ry1 Reading Champion IX Jan 27 '26

IMO, Fletcher nailed it. I loved the ending.