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A review by kristi518
The Dog Who Was There by Ron Marasco
4.0
I love dogs. I love books about dogs. With that being said I this isn't a book I would have picked up to read on my own. A book about Jesus told from a dog's perspective just didn't sound like a book I would enjoy. How wrong I was!
I have to be completely honest though and say that at times I wanted to quit reading the book. The story wasn't bad or anything it was just that Barley's story was sad. From his earliest memories as a puppy to the life he lived as a stray, Barley often times had a rough life. There were happy times for Barley though and those moments kept me reading.
As to the part of the story that included Jesus, who is referred to as the Teacher or The Kind Man, well, I found that part of the story interesting, too. I found the way that the author told this story from Barley's perspective was unique and entertaining. The author made the dog almost human in his ability to understand what was going on.
There was a nice surprise to the end of the book that made reading all of the sad parts worthwhile. I was pleased with the way the story ended and the fact that it brought a smile to my face. I would recommend this book to people looking for a different kind of read. I found it interesting and a quick read.
I received a free copy of this book from the Fiction Guild and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are mine.
I have to be completely honest though and say that at times I wanted to quit reading the book. The story wasn't bad or anything it was just that Barley's story was sad. From his earliest memories as a puppy to the life he lived as a stray, Barley often times had a rough life. There were happy times for Barley though and those moments kept me reading.
As to the part of the story that included Jesus, who is referred to as the Teacher or The Kind Man, well, I found that part of the story interesting, too. I found the way that the author told this story from Barley's perspective was unique and entertaining. The author made the dog almost human in his ability to understand what was going on.
There was a nice surprise to the end of the book that made reading all of the sad parts worthwhile. I was pleased with the way the story ended and the fact that it brought a smile to my face. I would recommend this book to people looking for a different kind of read. I found it interesting and a quick read.
I received a free copy of this book from the Fiction Guild and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are mine.