Reviews

The Labrador Pact by Matt Haig

tsundokued's review against another edition

5.0

Beautifully written, giving a fresh and strange perspective on humans and their families. The ending was very chilling but still reassuring, and made me question everything about everything. A must for anyone who can get their hands on it, especially for dog-lovers.

geokl7's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nookling's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

gimpyknee's review

2.0

A depressing read? No, not really. A cynical one? Absolutely! Also silly, ridiculous, and absurd. Two stars since you can read at one sitting and the beginning is actually pretty entertaining. Then the plot became silly, ridiculous, absurd, and very, very cynical. Prince should have listened to the family cat Lapsang.

christyc's review against another edition

Think I’ve realised Matt Haig’s writing style just isn’t for me… really didn’t enjoy what I did listen to of this book.

colorfulleo92's review

2.0

I thought I was going to love it as it's about a dog's perspective and by Matt Haig but by the end of it I was glad it was over. Didn't make an impact on me as I thought it would.

hairlikearainbow's review against another edition

5.0

Once again Matt Haig, an amazing writer whose storytelling and perspective on the world always take my breath away, has brought me to tears. This book is tragic, with so much insight into why people make the choices they do, and how they impact others. I find his writing approachable, yet he explores topics which aren’t simple. This book, written from the perspective of a Labrador, isn’t restricted by this first person narrative, even when describing the senses a dog would use to experience the world around him.

florianem's review against another edition

5.0

Warning: My review doesn't contain spoilers but I think it's the kind of book you should dive into without knowing other readers' impressions about it. Personally I'm glad that's what I did.


I feel like that book physically slapped me in the face. In the good way. Sort of.

Many points for the surprise it turned out to be and for how boldly Haig went with it. I struggled to get into it during the first quarter, really unsure what that was all about, but I kept reading and then I couldn't put it down.

Fasten your seat belt if you're going to read it.

tiptin's review against another edition

3.0

The story is told through the eyes of a dog, but it is really about family and human relations.
I really wanted to like this book, and I did. But it wasn't as good as the other books of Haig I have red. The story feels kind of all over the place. You see this family drifting apart, and the dog tries to hold them together. But at the same time the book is really graphic, with sex, and blood, and several murders. It doesn't feel as streamlined as other books of Haig.

It liked it, but this is far from the best Haig book.

annieecampbell's review against another edition

3.0

3.5/5⭐