The novel is actually told from the point of view of the black Lab, "Prince". I came across some nods to Shakespeare's King Lear in Labrador Pact, so maybe this is a signature of his writing style? I like it! Fair warning with this book though, it's a bit of a heartbreaker for animal lovers. I have a number of Haig's books on my shelves but this is only the second one I've tackled - the first being The Dead Father's Club(a sort of modern day re-imagining of William Shakespeare's Hamlet). But I guess the reason why you pick up a book isn't so important, as long as you're picking one up at all, right? :-)
No lie, I was initially drawn to this book simply because I have a black Lab myself. Bound by an ancient pact, Prince views it as his duty to protect his family and guard its integrity - but what is he to do when the Hunters' worst enemies are themselves? The Hunters are your typical family, with typical concerns - work, love, the trials of adolescence - with one difference: they are protected by an unusual dog, their black Labrador, Prince.
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