by Paulette Gibbs
10. August 2010 14:22
OK. So I enjoyed the hook of the dog who can think like a human but really, the idea can't possible carry the whole convoluted storyline. I was so frustrated by the ending, I had to read the reviews of the remaining books in the series to make some sense of where the author left the story. As with many half-baked light mysteries, the entire story unfolds in the last couple of pages to "tie up" the loose ends. Unfortunately, strands still hung from every page.
I enjoyed Randolph and his escapades, which were well-drawn and entertaining...but that's all we got, nothing else held together (in my opinion).
I would be interested to read what others have to say about this book- MUST we read the series to make the slightest sense of it all????
Keep the dog-scrap the rest and start over.
Post Script: I have been told that my posting seems a bit harsh. In order to promote lively literary discussion and booklacious banter, I heartily encourage other mystery book discussion bloggers to chime in. Differing viewpoints are welcome and celebrated. We'll also be debating this book into oblivion at the next Murder by the Book Discussion Group meeting- Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00p.m.
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