A review by emsreading
Dog Days by Ericka Waller

emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

This book had me weeping at the end so be warned you'll cry or I'm a big baby. I came across this book at a dog display at my local library and fell in love with the cover. This is a story with 3 main characters and each have their own issues they're dealing with. Dogs play a role in every story and it's wonderful. George is a grumpy old man that is now a widow. He's an awful man and is angry at everyone but you slowly see serious changes in his life and actions. It was sad but so cleverly written. Dan is a therapist with a wonderful dog companion. He meets another man named Atticus and his life is forever changed. This story in particular broke me. Lizzie is a woman living in a woman's shelter with her son and her story was not what I expected at all. Waller took me on a serious ride of emotions. I was frustrated, sad, in love, grieving, proud...all in one book.  Waller did an excellent job on the pace of the stories while also discussing difficult topics. I did not like some of the endings to certain stories but that is life. And life never goes as planned.
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