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em_nightreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Self harm, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
super_doxie15's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, Physical abuse, and Miscarriage
perksofharriet's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Had some good moments, the way the characters developed over the course of the book was nice to see although they could be infuriating at times and somewhat unlovable. The chapters are shared out between 3 characters and I thought they’d cross over more which might have made it more interesting for me but just felt a little unnecessary have the story be from three perspectives, it didn’t really add much overall. Felt the ending was a little rushed with the way each characters stories wrapped up. I don’t really know what I was expecting going in to this book but I can’t help feeling a little underwhelmed/ disappointed coming out of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Mental illness, Addiction, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death, and Homophobia
xxmedicxx's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death
maddiea1998's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Minor: Suicide
pghtaylorsversion's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This book is too beautiful to summarize in a review. ❤️🩹
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Homophobia, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Suicide
sh_m22's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
This book was emotionally devastating!!! I have never cried so many times when reading a book before. This novel perfectly captures the reality of humans, all their ugly parts. With a focus on trying to cope with loss and mental illness and how the companionship of a dog and the responsibility of owning a pet heals you and forces you to get better and keep on going. I cannot reccomend this book enough and is definitely my book of the year so far! Please read content warnings before deciding to pursue this book as it deals with a lot of heavy and potentially triggering themes. And have tissues handy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Self harm, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Cancer
Moderate: Child death
nikki6489's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Cancer, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, and Suicide
hookandbookclub's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A bit like Love Actually but with more dogs, less Christmassy, and less likely to be retrospectively problematic! Dog Days connects the dots between strangers and shows us we have more in common with our neighbours than we think.
A selection of diverse characters walk us through Brighton in the alternating chapters of this (wagging) tale, their paths occasionally crossing on the unspoilt landscape of the Beacon.
We meet set in his ways widower George with his unwavering sense of duty.
Betty in her lime green leggings who constantly pops round to help him out and wind him up.
Single mum Lizzie, fan of fun facts and knowledge, but not so ready to assess her own feelings,
and son Lenny, her clever little shadow.
Anxious Dan, and Atticus with his pink tasselled loafers, therapist and patient turned lovers.
Dan’s cousin and confidante Luke.
Luke’s dog Wolfie. Dan’s dog Fitz. George’s puppy Poppy. Betty's dog Lucky. Lizzie’s dog Maud.
Told in alternating chapters focusing on George, Lizzie and Dan, the book keeps a steady pace.
While heartbreaking in places, Dog Days feels extremely real, honest and vivid, and I appreciated the realistic paths the characters go through as they manage love, loss and grief in their different ways.
Every reader will find a character (or more than one!) to relate to, and this book will stay with you long after you turn the last (potentially tear-soaked) pages!
A selection of diverse characters walk us through Brighton in the alternating chapters of this (wagging) tale, their paths occasionally crossing on the unspoilt landscape of the Beacon.
We meet set in his ways widower George with his unwavering sense of duty.
Betty in her lime green leggings who constantly pops round to help him out and wind him up.
Single mum Lizzie, fan of fun facts and knowledge, but not so ready to assess her own feelings,
and son Lenny, her clever little shadow.
Anxious Dan, and Atticus with his pink tasselled loafers, therapist and patient turned lovers.
Dan’s cousin and confidante Luke.
Luke’s dog Wolfie. Dan’s dog Fitz. George’s puppy Poppy. Betty's dog Lucky. Lizzie’s dog Maud.
Told in alternating chapters focusing on George, Lizzie and Dan, the book keeps a steady pace.
While heartbreaking in places, Dog Days feels extremely real, honest and vivid, and I appreciated the realistic paths the characters go through as they manage love, loss and grief in their different ways.
Every reader will find a character (or more than one!) to relate to, and this book will stay with you long after you turn the last (potentially tear-soaked) pages!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
emsreading's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book had me weeping at the end so be warned you'll cry or I'm a big baby. I came across this book at a dog display at my local library and fell in love with the cover. This is a story with 3 main characters and each have their own issues they're dealing with. Dogs play a role in every story and it's wonderful. George is a grumpy old man that is now a widow. He's an awful man and is angry at everyone but you slowly see serious changes in his life and actions. It was sad but so cleverly written. Dan is a therapist with a wonderful dog companion. He meets another man named Atticus and his life is forever changed. This story in particular broke me. Lizzie is a woman living in a woman's shelter with her son and her story was not what I expected at all. Waller took me on a serious ride of emotions. I was frustrated, sad, in love, grieving, proud...all in one book. Waller did an excellent job on the pace of the stories while also discussing difficult topics. I did not like some of the endings to certain stories but that is life. And life never goes as planned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Self harm
Moderate: Miscarriage