Friday, May 25, 2012

A Dogs Journey

Title: A Dog's Journey
Author: W. Bruce Cameron
Narrator: George K Wilson
Publisher/Date: Macmillan Audio, May 2012
Audio Run Time: 9hrs 30mins                           

Audiobook Description: (from Macmillan)
Direct sequel to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
Buddy is a good dog.
After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found and fulfilled it. Yet as he watches curious baby Clarity get into dangerous mischief, he is certain that this little girl is very much in need of a dog of her own.
When Buddy is reborn, he realizes that he has a new destiny. He's overjoyed when he is adopted by Clarity, now a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs—who will take care of his girl?
A charming and heartwarming story of hope, love, and unending devotion, A Dog's Journey asks the question: Do we really take care of our pets, or do they take care of us? More than just another endearing dog tale, A Dog's Journey is the moving story of unwavering loyalty and a love that crosses all barriers.
My review:
I had mixed feelings about this audiobook. As I have said in other posts on here I am a dog lover and I love stories about dogs. For me this audiobook was ok but not great. One good thing about this sequel is that it is a different story so for people who didnt read or listen to the first book (like me) you wont have to get caught up. The plot and idea for these books are creative and I was very excited to listen to it at first but as the book went on (or it felt like dragged on) I was not that excited. His characters were ok there were a few I didnt like but the rest were good. I did like the dog and the prespective of the book. Overall I would have to say this was not one of my favorite dog books.
The narration of the audiobook was good. I liked had the author had a very distinct voice for each character, no two sounded the same, he was very animated. The tone of his voice was good as well.
The artwork on the box of this audiobook was nice and eye appealing.  In the end im not sure if I would reccomend this book. I think there is an audience or people out there who would love this book, but I did not.
I would like to thank Audiobook soild gold reviewer program for letting me listen to and review this audiobook.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Rex in the City

Rex in the City: A memoir of a Woman, a Man, and a Dysfunctional Dog.
by Lee Harrington

This book is a must read for any dog lover (like me)! I enjoyed reading it so much! It was a well written easy to read memoir. The characters were relatable as well as the plot. The characters are also likeable, but of course Rex was my favorite! I enjoyed the tone of the book as well (sometimes memoirs can be very boring reads because of their tone but this book wasnt). I would highly recomend this book it is a good read. I am a fan and I cant wait for the second volume of Rex!

I would like to thank Paula form AME and the author for letting me read and review this book.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This Mobius Strip of Ifs

This Mobius Strip of Ifs
by Mathias Freese

This anthology was a good read and well written. I like some of the prose or essays in the book,more than I did others. I was only really disappointed in the cover I thought it was boring. I would recomend this book.
I would really like to thank the author of this book for letting me read and review it