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Characterization labels used: super-intelligent, outsider, lonely, conflicted, troubled, curious, philosophical, emotionally intense, animal instinct, human-like intelligence, created being, fostered child, creator figure, scientist, rival lover, dog protagonist

Relationships labels used: human-animal bond, creator-created relationship, sibling-like bond, foster sibling, romantic triangle, family upbringing, foster family, love and discord, rivalry for affection, beloved outsider, dependency

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Cloud Cuckoo Land

Anthony Doerr · 2021

A book-linked, multi-timeline novel follows outsiders across centuries as one ancient story binds their lives together.

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Characterization labels: orphan · seamstress · translator · veteran · teenager · older man · young girl · outsider · outsider protagonist · idealistic · curious · environmentalist · animal-loving · redemptive arc · cursed boy · cleft lip · cleft palate · animal bonds

Relationships labels: found family · parent-child bond · sibling bond · romantic bond · protective bond · mentor-student · community connection · human-animal bond · dependency

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1876

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The Last Dog on Earth

Adrian J. Walker · 2017

In near-future London, a shut-in and his foul-mouthed dog must escort a stranded child through a collapsing world.

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Characterization labels: agoraphobic · recluse · loner · dog protagonist · foul-mouthed narrator · flawed protagonist · antihero · traumatized character · reluctant caretaker · philosophical dog · socially withdrawn · neurotic · redeemable character arc

Relationships labels: human-animal bond · dog-owner relationship · found family · protective bond · caretaking · reluctant guardianship · companionship · loyalty · dependency · trust

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1879

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Wolf and Iron

Gordon R. Dickson · 1990

After economic collapse, a scientist treks across a lawless America, learning survival with a wolf companion.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: scientist protagonist · academic protagonist · social scientist · survival novice · bookish hero · introverted protagonist · prepared survivor · resourceful protagonist · human-nature learner · unheroic lead · strong female character · young woman character · wolf companion · animal character · semi-domesticated wolf · realistic animal behavior · unlikely hero

Relationships labels: human-animal bond · man and wolf · traveling companions · brother relationship · found family · romance · courtship · companionship · pack bond · mentor-like companionship · family refuge

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1894

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Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane

Suzanne Collins · 2013 · Underland Chronicles

A reluctant boy returns to an underground world when his sister is taken and a deadly prophecy demands a quest.

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Characterization labels: reluctant hero · young hero · big brother · protective sibling · morally conflicted · kind protagonist · resilient protagonist · traumatized characters · grey-aligned characters · talking animals

Relationships labels: sibling bond · friendship · found family · human-animal bond · allies · betrayal · loyalty · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1928

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Demain les chats

Bernard Werber · 2016 · Les chats

A Parisian cat narrates the rise of feline knowledge as human society collapses into violence, plague, and upheaval.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: curious protagonist · anthropomorphic animals · philosophical cat · highly intelligent animal · egocentric protagonist · knowledge-seeking · morally ambiguous humans

Relationships labels: human-pet bond · owner-servant dynamic · inter-species friendship · rivalry · alliance · romantic tension · community survival

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1932

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Le Poison de la vengeance

Robin Hobb · 2000 · L'Assassin royal

A traumatized young bastard sets out on a slow, dangerous path to rebuild himself and take revenge.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: traumatized protagonist · damaged hero · antihero · reluctant hero · coming of age · self-discovery · isolated protagonist · vengeful protagonist · morally conflicted · resourceful survivor · animal companion · wounded psyche · improving maturity

Relationships labels: human-animal bond · mentor relationship · found family · tension between characters · loyalty and betrayal · friendship bonds · romantic separation · companionship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1946

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Wolverine: Origin II

Kieron Gillen · 2014 · Wolverine Origin

Wolverine’s feral years are interrupted by hunters, a circus, and a sinister scientist in this origin sequel.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: feral protagonist · tragic antihero · savage hero · lonely wanderer · mutant · healing factor · captured subject · scientist antagonist · brooding character · animalistic · completionist-friendly

Relationships labels: human-animal bond · found family · love interest · family tragedy · enemy rivalry · captor-captive · siblings · betrayal · dependence

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1992

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Przewalskis hest

Maja Lunde · 2019 · Klimakvartetten

Three lives across centuries are linked by Przewalski horses, as survival, conservation, and family collide.

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Characterization labels: zoologist · veterinarian · mother · daughter · son · scientist · explorer · isolated characters · obsessive dedication · socially isolated · complicated protagonists · flawed characters · parent-child tension · animal-centered motivation · scientific ambition

Relationships labels: parent-child relationship · mother-daughter · mother-son · romance · forbidden love · queer romance · family bond · human-animal bond · caregiving · surrogate community · partnership

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2006

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Si Putih

Tere Liye · 2021 · Bumi

A boy separated from his parents during a deadly clan-wide pandemic bonds with a remarkable white cat and begins a long quest.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: gifted child · talkative elder · animal companion · overpowered protagonist · polos · loyal · brave · kind-hearted · special lineage · missing parents · self-taught survivor · protective

Relationships labels: human-animal bond · found family · parent-child separation · mentor-mentee · friendship · travel companions · protective companionship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2011

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Leonard

Carlie Sorosiak · 2021

An alien meant to spend a month as a human on Earth accidentally lands in a cat’s body and finds a friend.

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Characterization labels: quirky protagonist · socially awkward girl · animal lover · empathetic friend · alien scholar · immortal being · hive mind · lonely child · supportive grandmother · lovable side character · weird kid · outsider · rescuer · curious observer · catlike behavior

Relationships labels: found family · friendship · human-animal bond · grandmother-grandchild · mother-daughter · stepfamily tension · chosen family · mentor friendship · rescue relationship · companionship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2023

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We3

Grant Morrison · 2005 · We3

Three ordinary pets are turned into cyborg weapons, then escape and fight to find home while pursued by their makers.

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Characterization labels: sympathetic animals · limited language · teamwork · loyal dog · sly cat · trusting rabbit · innocent protagonists · animal instincts · trained killers · reluctant weapons · emotionally expressive

Relationships labels: found family · companionship · human-animal bond · captor-captive · creator-created · loyalty · betrayal · team dynamic · protective relationship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2041

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Lionboy

Zizou Corder · 2003 · Lionboy Trilogy

When his parents are kidnapped, a boy who can speak to cats joins a circus and races to uncover the truth.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: resourceful child · brave hero · clever protagonist · young protagonist · scientist parents · villainous antagonist · cruel trainer · kind adults · believable hero · relatable protagonist · cat characters · lion characters · animal personalities · human-animal bridge

Relationships labels: parent-child bond · familial love · found family · human-animal friendship · cat companionship · lion companionship · allies and enemies · mentor figure · rescue dependency · community of cats

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2042

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