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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I think I expected this book to be a lot more emotional than it was. I was actually really bored with a lot of the racing history parts, which felt like it was 60% of the book. I feel like it could have been a lot shorter than it was, but overall it was an okay read.
The quality of this story overcomes the few minor issues I had with the details (specifically the bit of New Age-ness and the way in which the story ended). A good read overall, and a quick one.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Rape, Alcohol
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Audiobook. I am not sure how I feel about it yet. I think whenever we read a story like this, we are looking for the similarities between our own animals and the ones in the story. Yan has a yellow labrador which is actually the reason I picked up the book. This book's dog, Enzo, is a philosopher, while our dog only uses his cleverness in getting food from us. Some philosophy in the book is good, but the characters are too flat. Some plots are really bullshit and a little bit too convenient honestly. Halfway through the book, I was so done with the plot I stopped listening and went back to work lmao. None of the tearjerkers worked for me. I think the book dragged on for too long.
The thing is, I am not in that headspace right now to enjoy it. It will devastate me and make me feel pathetic.
Somehow made it through this one without crying. But gosh I love my dog
4 1/2 stars... clever book. I enjoyed reading the dog's "point of view" Sweet
Parts of this book were profound. Enzo is wonderful. I couldn't relate to the racing references no matter how hard I tried, but it did make me consider dogs and life in a different way. I do recommend it.