narniaru's review against another edition
4.0
There is a lot more going for this book than you might think at first. Looking forward to the next installment.
buuboobaby's review
5.0
4.5 to 4.75 stars
i loved everything about this book. Sally's life is a mess, mostly self-inflicted, but she's such a likable character you want her to figure things out. 49, divorced, and emotionally bruised after her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis, she just wants some normalcy back. Unfortunately, when Judge Baynard, her ex-husband, appoints her the lawyer for a dog in a custody dispute, things seem to be going even more off the rails. Sally doesn't know anything about dogs, and she's quite sure she doesn't want to learn. Soon, she's caught up in the case, captivated by Sherman's bright black eyes and soft doggy sighs. Now she's more determined than ever to do right by Sherman, but the feuding couple are giving her all kinds of headaches.
Quirky characters, goofy clients, and a cute dog make this a must read for dog lovers.
i loved everything about this book. Sally's life is a mess, mostly self-inflicted, but she's such a likable character you want her to figure things out. 49, divorced, and emotionally bruised after her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis, she just wants some normalcy back. Unfortunately, when Judge Baynard, her ex-husband, appoints her the lawyer for a dog in a custody dispute, things seem to be going even more off the rails. Sally doesn't know anything about dogs, and she's quite sure she doesn't want to learn. Soon, she's caught up in the case, captivated by Sherman's bright black eyes and soft doggy sighs. Now she's more determined than ever to do right by Sherman, but the feuding couple are giving her all kinds of headaches.
Quirky characters, goofy clients, and a cute dog make this a must read for dog lovers.
eunicequay's review
4.0
I loved this! Incredibly light, witty and fun to read. As an actual lawyer in real life this was both a good break from what I actually have to read everyday as well as a humorous and at some parts realistic viewpoint of all things that come with representing clients of all kinds.
bookmadjo's review
5.0
As a schnauzer owner with a law degree it was just too tempting to read a story about a lawyer representing a schnauzer. I thought this was a sweet, easy story that I wanted to read and didn't want to put down. The author really knows the characteristics of schnauzers and I enjoyed the legal aspect too.
donnakayhall's review
4.0
Okay, so let me be honest and admit right off that I chose this book just because of the cover. It has an adorable, inquisitive miniature schnauzer on the front. I have a miniature schnauzer named LadyBug, so that's why it touched my heart and I had to pick up the book. Despite my quirky "buying" decision, the book turned out to be fun and light and I really liked it.
mervlution's review against another edition
5.0
I received a free copy of this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
I loved this book. I finished it in a single afternoon because I just couldn't put it down. It could be partially because I'm a lawyer, and I have a dog that I love like he's my child, but this was a great read. Sally, the main character is smart and self-deprecating, someone you really root for. The supporting characters are fully developed into more than caricatures as well. Even the rich, bickering divorce clients are portrayed as human beings. I'll be passing this along to my mom to read too, as I think readers of any generation would enjoy it.
I loved this book. I finished it in a single afternoon because I just couldn't put it down. It could be partially because I'm a lawyer, and I have a dog that I love like he's my child, but this was a great read. Sally, the main character is smart and self-deprecating, someone you really root for. The supporting characters are fully developed into more than caricatures as well. Even the rich, bickering divorce clients are portrayed as human beings. I'll be passing this along to my mom to read too, as I think readers of any generation would enjoy it.
wordsofclover's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sally Bright Baynard is a high flying divorce lawyer with a lot on her plate when her ex husband, who presides over local court, calls her in to help with a case - and become the lawyer for a dog stuck between two warring parents. Now on top of looking after her ailing mother, Sally must look after Sherman and determine which owner he is better off living with - and not fall in love with him in the process.
This was a really lovely, easy to read book that I flew through and was one of those type of books that felt a bit like a balm to the soul and just a whole load of nice! Which I really appreciated it.
This is a great book for anyone who loves a nice contemporary story that flows really well, has some really lively characters - both main characters and side characters like Gina and Dolores - as well as perfect for anyone who loves dogs because Sherman is just the cutest thing ever and even made me think about a mini schnauzer in my future!
The side plot in this book is sad as Sally's mother is living with Alzheimer's and it is slowly getting worse, and Sally needs to think about looking at care homes for her. The descriptions of Sally's mom and the little things that seem so simple but are hard for her now was really sad to read about and it could be upsetting for people who have experienced loved ones suffering from the same disease.
I do think parts of this book were a bit too fast for my liking and I do think it's because it's a shorter book (about 250 pages on Kindle) and the author wanted to have everything in there. Sally's relationship with the vet seemed to go from zero to 100 in literally a few minutes. I was really disappointed that Sally didn't adopt Carmen the beagle (Poor Carmen!) at the end as I really expected her to do that.
Sally Bright Baynard is a high flying divorce lawyer with a lot on her plate when her ex husband, who presides over local court, calls her in to help with a case - and become the lawyer for a dog stuck between two warring parents. Now on top of looking after her ailing mother, Sally must look after Sherman and determine which owner he is better off living with - and not fall in love with him in the process.
This was a really lovely, easy to read book that I flew through and was one of those type of books that felt a bit like a balm to the soul and just a whole load of nice! Which I really appreciated it.
This is a great book for anyone who loves a nice contemporary story that flows really well, has some really lively characters - both main characters and side characters like Gina and Dolores - as well as perfect for anyone who loves dogs because Sherman is just the cutest thing ever and even made me think about a mini schnauzer in my future!
The side plot in this book is sad as Sally's mother is living with Alzheimer's and it is slowly getting worse, and Sally needs to think about looking at care homes for her. The descriptions of Sally's mom and the little things that seem so simple but are hard for her now was really sad to read about and it could be upsetting for people who have experienced loved ones suffering from the same disease.
I do think parts of this book were a bit too fast for my liking and I do think it's because it's a shorter book (about 250 pages on Kindle) and the author wanted to have everything in there. Sally's relationship with the vet seemed to go from zero to 100 in literally a few minutes. I was really disappointed that Sally didn't adopt Carmen the beagle (Poor Carmen!) at the end as I really expected her to do that.
bookertsfarm's review
5.0
I absolutely loved everything about this book. I anticipated it from the moment I first saw it and was thrilled to receive an eARC from Netgalley (which does not influence my review). But let's talk specifics. First of all, the cover is great. What a cute, adorable dog. And guess what? The dog on the cover matches Sherman's description. You would be surprised the books with dogs on the covers which aren't even close to accurate or perhaps do not contain a dog at all.
Our main character Sally, is a lawyer and is appointed as Guardian ad Litem for Sherman during his parents' divorce. My degree is in criminal justice and so much of what was discussed in the book rang true to my experience with courts. Robinson either has experience in this area or did some great research. Sally is a strong, independent, middle-aged woman and it is refreshing to see that type of character for a change. The struggles in her day to day life are not far-fetched and I enjoyed reading about her triumphs and tragedies.
Before you thing this is automatically a "feel good" dog story, think again. Sally is not a dog lover and basically gets thrown into a position she initially sees as ludicrous. There are great side characters, some minor love interests and some family drama.
I can't say enough good things about this book. If you like contemporaries, dog stories or just great writing, please pick it up and give it a chance. I devoured it in less that 2 days and my only regret is that I can't enjoy it again for the first time!
Our main character Sally, is a lawyer and is appointed as Guardian ad Litem for Sherman during his parents' divorce. My degree is in criminal justice and so much of what was discussed in the book rang true to my experience with courts. Robinson either has experience in this area or did some great research. Sally is a strong, independent, middle-aged woman and it is refreshing to see that type of character for a change. The struggles in her day to day life are not far-fetched and I enjoyed reading about her triumphs and tragedies.
Before you thing this is automatically a "feel good" dog story, think again. Sally is not a dog lover and basically gets thrown into a position she initially sees as ludicrous. There are great side characters, some minor love interests and some family drama.
I can't say enough good things about this book. If you like contemporaries, dog stories or just great writing, please pick it up and give it a chance. I devoured it in less that 2 days and my only regret is that I can't enjoy it again for the first time!
dannireadsallthetime's review
4.0
I really liked this book. It’s such an easy read.
It is mad that a dog needs a lawyer, you really feel for both sides of the party and of course Sherman the main man.
Sherman just sounds brilliant apart from pooing in the bedroom not cool.
It touches on quite a few things divorce, love, Alzheimer’s. I think it’s very well written and a moving story. Thank you
It is mad that a dog needs a lawyer, you really feel for both sides of the party and of course Sherman the main man.
Sherman just sounds brilliant apart from pooing in the bedroom not cool.
It touches on quite a few things divorce, love, Alzheimer’s. I think it’s very well written and a moving story. Thank you
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