Description
In a fictional present-day country still scarred by war, a former military working dog named Etna sets out on a quiet, stubborn mission: to find the home he was taken from and to decide—against everything he’s been trained to accept—that survival can mean more than obedience. Told through Etna’s eyes, the novel follows his journey across ruined landscapes where peace is fragile, trust is scarce, and every encounter with humans and animals raises the question of what “belonging” even looks like when the past is gone. As Etna navigates danger, companionship, and the long work of rebuilding, the story explores resilience, moral repair, and the power of hope as an idea you can carry even when you have nowhere to put it. With Paul Yoon’s lyrical, humane storytelling—grounded in empathy and propelled by momentum—this is an unforgettable odyssey about starting again, one step at a time.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Aug 4, 2026
ISBN: 9781668020821
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Etna by Paul Yoon.