Reviews

The Christmas Dog by Melody Carlson

birdmanseven's review

3.0

Frankly, I could have used more of the dog, but the Christmas vibe was enough to keep me on board. It was enjoyable enough, but I can't help but feel the title was a little misleading. The dog was around here and there, but I wanted him to be the star! If you are looking for a good dog Christmas book (and who isn't?), try Christmas with Tucker.

Fore my special interview with Melody Carlson tune in to this holiday special from Howe's Things: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/melody-carlson-and-the-christmas-swap

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review

1.0

This isn't really my cuppa. I do like the use of an older heroine though. It is edited as well. If you like Hallmark Christmas movies, you might like this.



Love the cover, however.

lunchbox89's review

2.0

This book is a quick little holiday read. Truthfully, I found most of the characters to be spoiled, selfish, and judgmental; although I suppose that was the whole point of the book's "message". At least the dog was redeeming; a cute little stray that brought everyone together.

alexandrahughes's review

1.0

I got this book free on my Nook and it sounded like a cute story. But I found it really boring and I didn't like any of the characters, except the dog. Everyone seemed rude and judgemental. I actually liked Jack from the start, even though I don't think the author wanted me to. But that's probably because I disliked Betty immediately too. This book really didn't have much that I enjoyed. Maybe if I were older I would like it more. Betty is a grandmother so maybe I'm just too young to relate to her constant worrying and over-thinking.

amyla324's review

4.0

Sweet, sappy and with a dog. Just the kind of book i needed today. =) Read it all in one sitting.

blessedandbooked's review

4.0

This book was very cute and predictable. It was heartfelt and an uplifting story about love showing up in little packages. I can see this book being made into a Hallmark movie someday.

rebekahmorris's review

4.0

I so enjoyed this story! It was full of characters who were real and I expected I could drive over and meet them. Betty's imaginings of her neighbor reminded me of my own imaginings of people and things, (though I don't believe what I imagine and she did. Well, sort of.) and it made me chuckle. I loved the grandma-granddaughter relationship. And the dog!
There was so much in this story. It's the kind of Christmas story I like.

I expect to read this book again.

pendygal80's review

2.0

I liked the dog. And it was an easy read. Otherwise the story itself was not great and a little ridiculous.