Good afternoon, readers. This week I have a book review for you from another of our lovely librarians, David.
Dog Days by Ericka Waller
George is very angry. His wife has upped and died on him, and all he wants to do is sit in his underpants and shout at the cricket. The last thing he needs is his cake-baking neighbour Betty trying to rescue him. And then there's the dog, a dachshund puppy called Poppy. George doesn't want a dog - he wants a fight. Dan is a counsellor with OCD who is great at helping other people - if only he were better at helping himself. His most meaningful relationship so far is with his Labrador Fitz. But then comes a therapy session that will change his life. Lizzie is living in a women's refuge with her son Lenny. Her body is covered in scars and she has shut herself off from everyone around her. But when she is forced to walk the refuge's fat terrier, Maud, a new life beckons - if she can keep her secret just a while longer... Dog Days is a novel about those small but life-changing moments that only come when we pause to let the light inches It is about three people learning to make connections and find joy in living life off the leash.
A misleading title if ever I saw one… Dog Days follows the lives of 3 people; George, who is recently widowed and spends his days rotting away in his chair. Lizzy, a survivor of domestic violence who is living in a women's refuge with her son. Dan, a psychologist who is having problems with his new client, Atticus. Don't get me wrong, there are dogs in this book and their role is important, but the book is not about them at all.
At first, I was disappointed that the dogs didn't have starring roles, but soon I became totally enthralled in each person's story, not wanting to put the book down or for it to end. Will George find the will to live again now that he is alone? Will Lizzie obtain the courage to talk to the police about her beatings from her abusive husband? Will Dan get to the bottom of the real reason Atticus is in his office seeking help? You'll have to read it to find out!
Spoiler alert! Each story has a twist. (I gave this 4 stars on Good Reads)
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