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A review by jessspeake
Dog on It by Spencer Quinn
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was just what I needed. A light, fun, quick read. The story follows Bernie, a private investigator, and Chet, the lovable, quirky canine narrator of the book. This book is the first in the Chet and Bernie mystery series and follows our lovably flawed main characters as they try to solve the disappearance of a girl named Madison. As the case develops, they realize things may not be as they appear.
I adored having Chet as the narrator. Spencer Quinn wrote him as a funny, endearing pup. All of his dialogue was so convincing. I found myself in awe of his writing, because I really felt like I was listening to a dog's inner thoughts. Chet is easily distracted, and that adds to the comedy of the story. Sometimes I felt there could have been more consistency with the things he understood and didn't understand, but it didn't really bother me while reading it.
If you're looking for a true, spooky, mystery/thriller, this book isn't that. But if you're a dog lover and want a lighthearted, fun read that will put a smile on your face, this book is for you!
I didn't love how the villains in the story were written. I don't want to say too much here, because I don't want to give away any spoilers, but it does deserve mentioning.
Overall, I really liked the book, and would be happy to read more books in the series. It wasn't the most life changing piece of literary fiction I've ever read, but I wasn't expecting that going into this book. I wanted a fun, easy, lovable read, and this perfectly encapsulated all of those things.
I adored having Chet as the narrator. Spencer Quinn wrote him as a funny, endearing pup. All of his dialogue was so convincing. I found myself in awe of his writing, because I really felt like I was listening to a dog's inner thoughts. Chet is easily distracted, and that adds to the comedy of the story. Sometimes I felt there could have been more consistency with the things he understood and didn't understand, but it didn't really bother me while reading it.
If you're looking for a true, spooky, mystery/thriller, this book isn't that. But if you're a dog lover and want a lighthearted, fun read that will put a smile on your face, this book is for you!
I didn't love how the villains in the story were written. I don't want to say too much here, because I don't want to give away any spoilers, but it does deserve mentioning.
Overall, I really liked the book, and would be happy to read more books in the series. It wasn't the most life changing piece of literary fiction I've ever read, but I wasn't expecting that going into this book. I wanted a fun, easy, lovable read, and this perfectly encapsulated all of those things.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Murder