Reviews

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

katiegilley's review

5.0

“Maybe it’s easier to forgive others once you’ve learned how to forgive yourself.”

The One and Only Bob was the Dart selection for August and what a way to start the school year! I was nervous because it’s a little long for us, so we started reading it the last week of July — but it looks like we would have had plenty of time to read it in August! This is the second book in the series, but it didn’t feel like we’d missed too much by starting here.

This book was full of opportunities for juicy discussions. Our main character, Bob, is a rescued chihuahua mix with a troubled past. He is riddled with guilt and anxiety over his past decisions, but we are right by his side while he finds redemption and a renewed understanding of bravery.

allicatca's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book more than I thought I would, considering Bob was not my favorite character from The One and Only Ivan. Yet this book made him likeable after the first half and I enjoyed hearing the author speak from a dog's point of view. There was a lot of thoughtful messages. 3.5 stars.

anotetoshelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

jhenry's review against another edition

funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

bookishandpolished's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-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

cwiersma's review

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

dads2tired's review

adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

appaloosa05's review

I hate to admit it, but this was just okay for me. It felt way over the top and unrealistic, and Bob's character annoyed me for much of the book.

tabatha_shipley's review

4.0

What I Did Like:
+Audiobook is narrated by Danny Devito! Doesn’t really affect my rating but it is cool.
+Return of great characters. This one will bring back Ivan, Bob, and Ruby in a great little story.
+Packed with emotion. I like that the author kept emotion in there for this scrappy little dog. It is fun to imagine animal friends feeling like humans.
+Glossary is adorable. I like that we started with doggie terms. It puts you in the right frame of mind for the book.

Who Should Read This One:
-Fans of the first one, obviously.
-Readers who enjoy animal stories with personality.

My Rating: 4 Stars

For Full Review: https://alltherightreads.com/2023/10/11/2023-book-review-the-one-and-only-bob/

twhittie's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes