Dog Days: A big-hearted, tender, funny novel about new beginnings

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Money is tight this year and Greg can't go to the beach. Greg and his friend Rowley go to Rowley's country club after school closes for the summer, but after a few weeks, Greg is not invited to return because he complains about even the smallest things, much to his disappointment. Lccn 2009024953 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 8.0 Ocr_converted abbyy-to-hocr 1.1.6 Ocr_module_version 0.0.13 Openlibrary OL24127865M Openlibrary_edition

George has lost his wife and is very angry about it. He’s raging at the world and everything in it - the last thing he wants to be bothered with is the dog Ellen bought before she died. Dan, a counsellor with his own issues, is struggling with his attraction to unsettling new client, Atticus. And Lizzie is living in a women’s refuge with her son, but there’s aspects of her story she isn’t telling anybody. Despite the title, the dogs - Poppy, Fitz, Wolfie and Maud - aren’t a huge focus, although they are a thread running throughout. Dog Days is a novel about those small but life-changing moments that only come when we pause to let the light in. It is about three people learning to make connections and find joy and comfort in living life off the leash. So I thought I would read what I thought was going to be a light book that features dogs in some way. Instead I just got 2 of the most unlikable characters ever and another one that had no sense of boundaries at all. Yes there are dogs, but pretty much as asides through the whole book. The only story-line that really did feature a dog and show how a dog kept someone sane was George's I thought. The other two (Dan and Lizzie)...not so much. Already this is too long- I know. This is going to be a difficult process for me- please bear with me as I work to be less wordy🤣🤣🤣

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Greg doesn't want to go to the town pool with his mother and little brother because of the shower area he has to walk through to get to the pool. ... A tender, complicated novel of love, loss and self-discovery.' * SUSAN WILSON, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog and What a Dog Knows * I chose the age 13 year old because those people are the ones who play a lot of video games. Those people don't like to go outside in summer and be with their family. Those people just feel it's better to be inside. Those people think its the best to stay inside playing video games. That is why I think it is for 13 year old. Described as 'perfect for fans of A MAN CALLED OVE and ELEANOR OLIPHANT' by bestselling author AJ Pearce, and likened by reviewers to SAVING MISSY by Beth Morrey, DOG DAYS is a heartbreaking, heartwarming bookclub read about turning points, new beginnings, and finding friendship in unexpected places.

I would only recommend this book to people that can find immaturity funny. Even though I said any age would love it, if you were straight minded and dull you would most likely find this book to be a nuisance. With its tightly plotted twists Dog Days is an exhilarating, at times even vertiginous ride... The mix of human passion and canine good sense works triumphantly.. * Ed Stourton, author of Diary of a Dog Walker * These three all have significant issues. But all three are also being given the opportunity to heal, to find love.Overall, this is a very emotional and powerful book combining humour and sadness. Each of the characters is struggling to cope with something whether it be grief or their sexuality but the loyalty of the animals shines through and helps them through their dark days there are some good messages about friendship and love too. A great read in my opinion. A charming, surprising and moving story of three troubled characters' encounter with love, grief, healing...and dogs' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Hilarious and moving, it recognises the unconditional love of dogs and their ability to make the world a better place WOMAN'S WEEKLY Overall, it is an excellent debut novel that felt very real. For that reason, I would not recommend it to a reader who uses reading as an escape from "real life", but rather to someone who wants to explore life and its many aspects in more depth. The book serves as a reminder of our own humanity and personal struggles.