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Sep 24, 2018KristineLeger rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I am not usually drawn to stories about animals, and was especially reluctant to read this as I hated the last dog book I read (Art of Racing in the Rain). A friend recommended it for its philosophical elements so I took the chance and ended up loving it. I really admire authors who can convey an idea of what it might be like to view the world from a particular animal’s point of view, and Alexis does so very well. The dogs come across as very unique characters, relatable but still very doggish -not just humans trapped in dog bodies. I enjoyed the philosophical aspects of the book as well...and of course Greek Gods are always fun to keep things moving along. Some parts moved me to tears and others made me laugh out loud. It’s a wonderful book, but as another comentator noted, may be a bit intense if you are a soft-hearted dog lover as some parts are very violent.