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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
It was a cute book - I definitely don't understand all the negativity towards it. So what, they weren't perfect pet owners, but very few of us are.
This book is SO endearing!! Our pets really become a huge part of our lives and family, so as an animal lover myself I could totally relate to both the good and bad times that the Grogans went through with Marley. This book almost makes you feel like Marley becomes a part of your own life and I love that. Definitely a story that I will remember.
A must read for all in the Bad Dogs Club! My favorite chapter? "What He Ate".
This book is not a literary masterpiece, but it was very engaging and hit home with me. The end reminded me of a recent similar personal experience.
Oh fuck it. I laughed, I cried, I loved dogs, and I'm giving the damned book 5 stars. Bite me, cynics, this book made me warm.
I loved this book! It made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. I felt this book well illustrated both the love and frustration a person can feel while living with a four legged creature. I also thought it wonderful to see the level of commitment the author felt towards a sweet but overwhelming animal.
A Dog's Purpose was a much more heart-wrenching dog book, but this was decent. Marley reminded me a bit of Loki and made me sad for when Loki eventually gets old.
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The funniest and saddest book I have ever read. John Grogan is a real bastard for making me laugh and cry so damn hard and he's amazing
I picked this book up on Tuesday and finished it on Wednesday. Never before has a book made me cry and laugh as much as Marley and Me did. Grogan captures the mannerisms and behavior of Marley in a way I wouldn't have thought possible. Any one who owns a dog can relate to this story, and Grogans descriptions are vividly identifiable. Marley and Me has easily and appropriately made its way to my list of favorite books - not necessarily for its literary complexity, but for its ability to warm the heart, its tenderness, and its endearing message. Marley the dog was the worst dog in the best ways. And as Grogan points out as he recognizes Marley's aging, life isn't about reaching the destination - it's all about the journey. The journey the Grogan family took with Marley as a member was beautiful. Keep a box of tissues handy for the last thirty pages. And give your four legged best friend a hug and scratch behind the ears - he/she deserves it.