kathijo63's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I’m giving this a generous two stars. The book was all over the place and it was hard to follow what was happening and who it was happening to at times. There is very little about the dogs which is the entire reason I picked up the book.Most of the characters were entirely unlikable and they all drank far too much. And I hated the ending.
jesspotter's review
1.0
the cover is cute, but that's about the only interest this book held for me. I read about half before I was forced to admit the plot and the writing were not going to improve any. It plods and assumes the reader has little intelligence to sort out details on thier own, and the author seems oddly preoccupied with describing the racial background/heritage of every SINGLE character, even the 'supporting roles' (if they could be counted as supporting something so flat, it would require no support at all).
Sorry Ms. Robinson, but I find it hard to believe you were emotionally invested in writing this.
Sorry Ms. Robinson, but I find it hard to believe you were emotionally invested in writing this.
krystlekouture's review
2.0
How Did I Find This Book? Bargain shelf at Barnes and Noble
What I loved: Max the main character was unique and hilarious. Also, the other dog park characters were out of the ordinary.
What I didn't care for: Slurs, Claudia's character, and the ending :P
What I loved: Max the main character was unique and hilarious. Also, the other dog park characters were out of the ordinary.
What I didn't care for: Slurs, Claudia's character, and the ending :P
cmarso's review
2.0
There were some promising parts to this book, namely Baba, the ghostly Romany grandma who steals cigarettes and booze, and dispenses mostly unwanted advice. Beyond her, I found few reasons to like the book. 90% of the characters were repellant, and the plot was so muddled, I almost gave up on it a few times.
rhour3's review
2.0
Bit too much like a gossip mag. Not much happens except people complaining and moaning and bitching.
sandyd's review
2.0
Weird mystery that tries too hard to be edgy, cute, and gritty, all at the same (confused) time. Plus, there really is very little about the dogs, and the characters who met at a Berkeley dog park are all quite unlikable, whiny, drink too much, and feel sorry for themselves.
It was just interesting enough that I didn't stop reading, and then I was all pissed at the end.
AND the point of view is from a bisexual opera singer, with a touch of the paranormal (dead Gypsy grandmother coming in halfway through, see what I mean about all over the place?), and I don't think the author pulls it off at all well.
It was just interesting enough that I didn't stop reading, and then I was all pissed at the end.
AND the point of view is from a bisexual opera singer, with a touch of the paranormal (dead Gypsy grandmother coming in halfway through, see what I mean about all over the place?), and I don't think the author pulls it off at all well.
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