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missymuirhead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Violence
maria_silv_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism
pghtaylorsversion's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
nikki6489's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicide, and Grief
carolynm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Cursing and Grief
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Grief
Very unPClaurenw22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicide, and Grief
epellicci's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Grief
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Self harm, and Suicide
alexiswiththefreckles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Overall, a story that tackles loss with brutal honesty and reminds us that our canine friends are always there to remind us to be human.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!!!
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Homophobia and Miscarriage
katieb94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Be aware there are trigger warnings of grief, self harm, homophobia, domestic abuse and suicide so if you’re not keen on those topics in books I would avoid it. It is a lovely story, with beautiful writing, but it’s always good to be aware of the content.
The book follows three people, George- an elderly man who has recently lost his wife, Dan- a therapist who doesn’t really know who he is, and Lizzie- a woman hiding from reality. We follow them as their lives change for better and worse.
George hates his dog (a sausage dog his wife bought before she died) Dan adores his dog, and Lizzie’s dog isn’t really hers but they have a connection anyway.
I own a dog myself, and I know how much a dog can help mental health so in some areas this book had really relatable moments.
It’s a really well written novel, the writing flows and I liked how it flipped between all the characters. They didn’t have a connection but at some points their lives would intersect.
There were twists, there were shocks, and there was a moment that made me cry.
I really enjoyed this book and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more by this author.
4.5/5 stars.
A brilliant read that shows just how much having a dog can help a person through their darkest days.
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Self harm, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia