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I'm a sucker for any animal story. Doesn't matter if it's about a cat or dog, I'm sure I'll like it. Usually the stories are from the owner's point of view or the animal's point of view. "It's Just a Dog" has totally given a new twist on animal stories. We all see the shows about mediums talking to the dead, and people seeing ghosts. How come it's never an animal ghost?
The story starts out with the tale that any animal owner can relate to when their faithful companion passes. You know, the "sorry, I know your animal meant a lot to you" and the emotions that go with losing (in this case) a dog and getting that first dog afterwards.
Here's where the twist comes in. We've all probably said to ourselves "If I only had one more day with (insert family/friend name here)" after someone had passed. But what if your faithful companion came back? I LOVE THIS TWIST on the story! Russ Ryan has taken what we have all thought about and put it in a book.
This is a great, easy (176 page) summer read that any animal lover will enjoy. The book does exactly what a good story should do - take you away from reality for awhile and let you daydream.
The story starts out with the tale that any animal owner can relate to when their faithful companion passes. You know, the "sorry, I know your animal meant a lot to you" and the emotions that go with losing (in this case) a dog and getting that first dog afterwards.
Here's where the twist comes in. We've all probably said to ourselves "If I only had one more day with (insert family/friend name here)" after someone had passed. But what if your faithful companion came back? I LOVE THIS TWIST on the story! Russ Ryan has taken what we have all thought about and put it in a book.
This is a great, easy (176 page) summer read that any animal lover will enjoy. The book does exactly what a good story should do - take you away from reality for awhile and let you daydream.
I like dog books and yes, I pick one up every once in awhile to read. The concept for this one is unique - a dog that comes back as a ghost? OK, I accept it and it was an okay read. There were parts that were pretty hokey where the author got carried away with making dog phrases and I thought the grieving length was overdone. However, once you get into it there some rather funny parts. I found myself laughing at the antics of the ghost and the stupidity of the owner. How could anyone be so clueless? So is you are looking for a book with a unique twist check this one out. It's a quick read, too.
Eh? Not such a great book, I probably could have written it and I don't have any imagination. Exactly. Don't quit your day job Mr. Ryan.
