Reviews

Bark If You Love Me by Louise Bernikow

theketchupmess's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

3.75

kayceslitlife's review against another edition

5.0

What a heartwarming story!!! Though I did NOT like 2 particular events (page 64 and 151). But despite those 2 things, the book was adorable. The writer made me laugh out loud, but I had to warm up to her. She was VERY out of touch with animals and dogs before she found Libro. But boy did he do a number on her! I would love to meet this dog in person. I was already a huge fan of boxers before reading this, but the star of this book shines like no other. He did his breed and his owner proud! If you are a dog person, I definitely recommend this for you! A quick and heartwarming story that will make you smile :)

kellieb71's review against another edition

3.0

A nice 'escape' into the life of someone in NYC who didn't know she wanted a dog until one found her.

dereadergal's review against another edition

3.0

This is an enjoyably cute, and heartwarming book about the unexpected "falling in love" with a four-legged fur baby, and is a great read for all dog lovers, especially women who can relate well to the author's descriptions of her triumphs and woes regarding life and men. Bark if you Love Me feels as if it's been taken off an episode of the show Sex and the City in it's comical portrayal of a no nonsense busy city woman telling her tale of finding love and companionship with an animal whom she knows absolutely nothing about.

Although the entire book flowed well, and held the reader's attention expertly in her descriptions of daily life with her rescued dog, Libro, the story lacked a solid ending (whether it be a positive or negative one) leaving readers dangling with disappointment in the end.

mwritesdragons's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

2.0

wanderinglynn's review

2.0

As an animal lover and dog owner, I really wanted to like this book. The cover is very appealing, but the story simply lacks. I honestly had to make myself finish reading it, after picking it up and putting it down several times. It's not a difficult read, but the author spends a lot of time whining about her life, which quite frankly, sounds pretty darn good. I get it, she's not an animal person, never owned a dog. And total kudos to her for adopting a dog who would otherwise become a shelter statistic. But as I kept reading, I had more and more sympathy for Libro who had to live with this self-important, arrogant woman. Overall, I say read it if you're absolutely bored and have nothing else to do, but there are much better dog stories out there.