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Started Early Took My Dog
Started Early Took My Dog
Author: Kate Atkinson
Tracy Waterhouse leads a quiet, ordered life as a retired police detective-a life that takes a surprising turn when she encounters Kelly Cross, a habitual offender, dragging a young child through town. Both appear miserable and better off without each other-or so decides Tracy, in a snap decision that surprises herself as much as Kelly. Suddenly...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385616997
ISBN-10: 0385616996
Publication Date: 8/19/2010
Pages: 350
Rating:
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4.2 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Transworld Hardbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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Sandiinmississippi avatar reviewed Started Early Took My Dog on + 265 more book reviews
Adored this book. The writing style isn't what I'm accustomed to, generally liking a certain cut-to-the-chase style. Atkinson more or less crochets or tats the story with dozens of little delicate threads meshing together. She doesn't work from the middle or side either, just picks up a corner and adds something at random. About 1/3 of the way through things begin to hang together and make sense and you immediately can't bear to put it down until another thread catches hold of one you'd thought was hanging and another conection develops. The characters (even villains) are fully developed and believable, the actions cut off and resume in such a way that you don't get bored and at no point do you think you've 'figured it all out.' It's crime okay - but the dog who is along for the ride is just as important as the crime! Hopefully you will love it too.