Welcome to Litsy!

This is a story about three people and their lives, how they cope, the help this receive and trying to find joy. It's sad and emotional.

I'm so conflicted about this book. It certainly wasn't predictable, it did a good job of confounding my expectations of this kind of story and mostly I enjoyed reading it. BUT it's one of the most un-PC things I've read in years. While it might be argued it is just illustrating some people's different reality (examples in spoiler comments) I'm having trouble getting away from the idea that it's deliberate and reactionary. I feel a bit grubby.

I did genuinely think this was going to be a bit soppy for me after the first couple of chapters, but carried on, because dogs 🐶
But then it wasn‘t soppy and was quite deep and sad, whilst also being quirky and funny.
Turned into a definite pick.
Hope you‘re enjoying it Carolyn, I had a lovely Saturday just reading it.

Starting this one today.
Carolyn - it was an unplanned start - it just shouted at me from the pile 😁 if you can fit into your plans.

Set in Brighton, this book revolves around three characters and the relationships in their lives- including their dogs. Cantankerous George is grieving and counselor Dan is coming to terms with his own growing up while Lizzie struggles to deal with her family situation. It‘s surprisingly funny at times and also brought me to tears! The dogs are a constant throughout and I quite enjoyed this one with my own dog by my side! Just hit the shelves 5/11

4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a funny and quirky book, with some really great characters and their dogs. I admit I wasn‘t sure about this book until I‘d finished the second chapter and then I was hooked. I also have a favourite pair which is George and his little dog Poppy. George also has some great one lines that had me laughing out loud. There should also be a warning with the book as unfortunately there is a suicide which could be a trigger for some people.

A delightful story with wonderfully depicted characters. Beautifully written, it‘s emotional as well as having humorous moments. There is quite a dark side to the tale, some of which is heart wrenching. The dogs play a small but significant part in the story and they add a big note of hope. A dog truly is man‘s best friend. A fabulous read - I was sad to turn the last page. #Pigeonhole

#Pigeonhole