madelinehahm's review
4.0
A beautiful tribute to what, I'm sure, was a beautiful (and fiercely loved) dog.
kto2459's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such heart, such humor, so pleasantly heartbreaking. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Michael Urie, and I would highly recommend others enjoy that performance.
offinherownmind's review
2.0
There were times that I was confused with this book. I didn't really understand the scenes when they were in a ship. The relationship between Ted and Lily is the ideal picture of man's best friend. I cried. I didn't honestly think I was going to but I did.
leeleew's review
1.0
Listened to half of this book and couldn’t finish. Not sure if it was the narrator or the crazy story line
onmymccloud's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rosalie_st's review
4.0
J'ai pris la décision de lire ce livre en sachant pertinemment qu'il allait me faire BRAILLER. Ben oui, j'en ai pleuré un coup. Nous avons perdu notre teckel il y a presque un an déjà.
Ce livre est drôle et triste. Parfois, le personnage est un peu trop dramatique haha mais quand tu dois te préparer à l'inévitable...
Ce livre est drôle et triste. Parfois, le personnage est un peu trop dramatique haha mais quand tu dois te préparer à l'inévitable...
bookwormjimmy's review
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
*Spoilers ahead*
A cute story about a man and his beloved dog, Lily. But be forewarned, it's clear that the octopus that apparently sits on Lily's head is a metaphor for something more sinister. This is a story about grief, and it's told through the eyes of Lily's owner, Ted. It's raw and will probably make you cry, especially if you're a dog lover. Why did I listen to this every time I walked my dog?
The story itself is a little weird, almost too fantastical for what I expected it to be. The shift in tone and genre had me a little confused at points, but perhaps it's understandable when you're going through unimaginable grief.
If you're a fan of Rowley's work, check this one out.
A cute story about a man and his beloved dog, Lily. But be forewarned, it's clear that the octopus that apparently sits on Lily's head is a metaphor for something more sinister. This is a story about grief, and it's told through the eyes of Lily's owner, Ted. It's raw and will probably make you cry, especially if you're a dog lover. Why did I listen to this every time I walked my dog?
The story itself is a little weird, almost too fantastical for what I expected it to be. The shift in tone and genre had me a little confused at points, but perhaps it's understandable when you're going through unimaginable grief.
If you're a fan of Rowley's work, check this one out.
brandia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
nicole_lb's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Animal death