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bibliobrittish's review against another edition
4.0
I cannot say enough about these books. They make you wonder. They make you cry. They make you laugh. After reading A Dog's Journey, I was skeptical that another book could add anything of substance, but Cameron's latest installment does all this and more - a beautiful testament to the the bond we share with our pets. It's an incredibly human story as well, this time with additional conversations about disability and technology. Though I must say, I was a bit put off by the relationship-swapping between the two brothers at the forefront of the story.
irenevh's review against another edition
4.0
3,75 stars
Touching, funny but at times bittersweet, A Dog's Promise combines the usual humor of a dog's perspective on human life with a very human story about how to live.
The third book of W. Bruce Cameron in his "A Dog's Purpose" series, we follow the dog we know as Bailey into a new life where he doesn't remember his old ones.
We are treated to the usual humor of a dog trying to explain and understand human actions, often failing in hilarious results, but at the same time we see very real human characters.
All our human characters are flawed, make mistakes and questionable decisions and their emotions are complicated.
What really impressed me in this is the relationship between the two brothers, Grant and Burke, who seem to both love and hate each other at times and felt much more like real siblings than a lot of other characters in books often do.
Overall the book isn't groundbreaking, but it is definitely enjoyable. If you enjoyed Cameron's earlier works or even something like the Art of Racing in the rain, you'll probably like this one.
Touching, funny but at times bittersweet, A Dog's Promise combines the usual humor of a dog's perspective on human life with a very human story about how to live.
The third book of W. Bruce Cameron in his "A Dog's Purpose" series, we follow the dog we know as Bailey into a new life where he doesn't remember his old ones.
We are treated to the usual humor of a dog trying to explain and understand human actions, often failing in hilarious results, but at the same time we see very real human characters.
All our human characters are flawed, make mistakes and questionable decisions and their emotions are complicated.
What really impressed me in this is the relationship between the two brothers, Grant and Burke, who seem to both love and hate each other at times and felt much more like real siblings than a lot of other characters in books often do.
Overall the book isn't groundbreaking, but it is definitely enjoyable. If you enjoyed Cameron's earlier works or even something like the Art of Racing in the rain, you'll probably like this one.
sotheylived's review against another edition
4.0
These books always make me cry! Another wonderful story about the love of a dog. The pacing was a little bit rushed in the last half of the book, but overall a good read
kenmakozumehq's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! I would totally read a 4th book if it came out, but I doubt it will.
mooturtle's review against another edition
5.0
Reread: another of my dogs just passed. Very suddenly. No warning. I'm still struggling but f*ck these books are a great comfort.
Thank Bruce W. Cameron. Thank you so much.
These books have been some of the best tears I've ever shed.
If you want to feel good and cry about dogs. Just read them.
Thank Bruce W. Cameron. Thank you so much.
These books have been some of the best tears I've ever shed.
If you want to feel good and cry about dogs. Just read them.
leny_ba99's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
niksasali's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theereader's review against another edition
3.0
A wonderful story of Bailey, Ethan's dog, coming back down to earth to fulfill a promise. This story follows Burke and Grant, grandsons of Ethan from a dog's journey and purpose, who have a tough relationship. But the only one that can solve a problem like that is Buddy or Bailey or Ellie or Toby or, in this book, Cooper!
sorear's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75