It was okay. The main character never really worked on her issues, and that was what I was waiting for. She just stopped leaning on one crutch, and leaned on another. Although I was very happy when she stopped drinking.

Truly enjoyable read. Quick, light and quirky. While it is somewhat predictable, excellent characters and little unexpected happenings make it a good read. Especially love how Joe brings life to the book and the characters in it.

fun read

2,5*
Anotace mně nalákala na příjemnou oddechovku, ale bohužel moc nadšení nakonec nebylo. Styl psaní se mi vůbec nelíbil, kdyby knihu napsala moje oblíbená S. Kinsella tak bych vrněla blahem.

This was not a typical romance story and in fact I thought the romance was the most uninteresting part of the book. This was more a story about a woman who comes to terms with her past and moves forward to her future. The dog part of the story was good, but I am always a sucker for dogs!

It's the cover that got my attention, saw it and thought about Dixie. So I got in honour of him and read it too because of him. Because of the read I understand a bit of Dixie. Little did I know dogs have similar behaviour. I didn't know I was about to treated to strikingly real, raw, witty chic lit. ⁣
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The narrative is told in first place person and I kinda loved it. Made me connect with Van more, feel her pain, doubts, fears & more. Her journey reads as authentic, and the addition of Joe the puppy was like magic. Not only did Joe lead her to Alex, but he brought joy to life like only a dog can, and helped her jump through the hoops and hurdles life brought her.⁣
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Friendship, love, forgiveness, family, hope, faith, marriage, health, pain...are the themes furnishing this tale. ⁣
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The language was filling & easy to digest. The way she succinctly lay the words had me going poetically; I love it when authors writing style spark that in me. Unusual similes, personifications and witty banter had me turning the pages. Read:⁣
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"The air felt thick, like the weight of Diane's stale cigarette smoke could push us back out the door." ⁣
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I laughed so hard that people around me thought I was nutty. Grew while Van grew⁣.
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If this book taught me anything is that dogs are awesome, that friendships are important and we should take each other for granted and that finally, if they're worth it please 'fight' for them. ⁣
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For a debut novel, Larkin did an amazing job. Though I saw a few typo errors this was an awesome read. Should you read this? Oh freaking yes. Will I read more of her works? I intend too. ⁣

Got this book at the library around lunch time and finished it before I went to bed. Nice light read, just what I was in the mood for.

This book reminds me a little bit of "Something Borrowed". I liked it a lot. Good chick lit, light read.

Not the greatest book ever but I'm always a sucker for a story with a dog!

I absolutely loved this book. I found myself slowing down towards the end just because I was sad it was almost over. Great book!!