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Solo con un cane
Me ne sto andando molto molto lontano, è meglio così. Quello che voglio dire è che così è meglio per me, non per te, anche se sono convinta che saprai reagire perché sei forte, saggio e un po' insensibile.
Doggo mi ha guardato con una sorta di disprezzo mentre preparavo i bagagli, come se sapesse quello che stavo facendo. Naturalmente non lo sapeva, è solo un cane, un cane piccolo e brutto. No, non è proprio brutto, ma sai cosa intendo: non è un campione di fascino, poverino.
Sto commettendo l'errore più grande della mia vita? Forse no. Penso che fossimo arrivati a un punto in cui stavamo per prendere una decisione sbagliata per noi, sicuramente sbagliata per me, e forse anche per te. Non odiarmi, Daniel.
Tra di noi è finita, almeno per il momento, che sospetto significhi per sempre, ma chi lo sa? Mai dire mai, giusto? Con queste parole Clara da un momento all'altro sparisce dalla vita di Dan dopo quattro anni di una relazione che sembrava andasse piuttosto bene. Almeno per lui.
Dan è uno di quegli uomini che amano guidare piano, giocare a sudoku sull'iPhone e passare da un vecchio maglione di lana all'altro. E nel giro di un attimo si ritrova tra le rovine della sua vita: single e in compagnia solo di un mostriciattolo a quattro zampe, Doggo, il cane di Clara. Il piano è di liberarsene il più in fretta possibile per restare completamente solo e crogiolarsi nel suo dolore. E invece sarà proprio questo imprevisto peloso, con la sua allegria e il suo disordine canino a ricostruire, tra una leccata e l'altra, il cuore di Dan.
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First published November 20, 2014
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Mark Mills
13 books154 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Mark Mills is a British writer of screenplays and novels. His first screenplay was BAFTA-nominated short film One Night Stand starring Jemma Redgrave and James Purefoy in 1993; this won Mills a 'Best Screenplay' award at the Angers European First Film Festival in 1995.
Mills's first novel was Amagansett, later reissued under the title The Whaleboat House published in 2004; this won him the 'Best Crime Novel by a Debut Author' at the Crime Writers' Association Award. His second novel, The Savage Garden, was published in 2006. His third novel, The Information Officer, was published in April, 2009.
Mark Mills is a British writer of screenplays and novels. His first screenplay was BAFTA-nominated short film One Night Stand starring Jemma Redgrave and James Purefoy in 1993; this won Mills a 'Best Screenplay' award at the Angers European First Film Festival in 1995.
Mills's first novel was Amagansett, later reissued under the title The Whaleboat House published in 2004; this won him the 'Best Crime Novel by a Debut Author' at the Crime Writers' Association Award. His second novel, The Savage Garden, was published in 2006. His third novel, The Information Officer, was published in April, 2009.
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November 17, 2025
Não há duvida que os cães são as doces musas da literatura!
O seu carinho, simplicidade e alegria de viver inspiram estórias ternurentas que nos plantam um sorriso na alma.
Esta é mais uma "estória de amor" entre cão e dono, colorida com todas as manifestações da energia positiva gerada nesse relacionamento ...
"Uma lufada de ar fresco" será talvez a metáfora que mais justiça lhe fará 😁👍
O seu carinho, simplicidade e alegria de viver inspiram estórias ternurentas que nos plantam um sorriso na alma.
Esta é mais uma "estória de amor" entre cão e dono, colorida com todas as manifestações da energia positiva gerada nesse relacionamento ...
"Uma lufada de ar fresco" será talvez a metáfora que mais justiça lhe fará 😁👍
July 28, 2020
This is a pretty bland excuse for a story. It's dull and pointless and goes so out of its way to use the dog as a symbol that it just ends up trying too hard. It's all over the place and there's a lot of elements that are thrown in seemingly to add layers but fall short of achieving any serious depth.
The protagonist is unlikable, and you never actually learn much about him, and his relationship with Doggo changes without evidence of growth. It's simplistic, but tries too hard to pretend that it's not.
The story doesn't count for much - he works in advertising, comes up with a good idea here and there. That's it. There are people he likes at the office, and people he doesn't. This causes minor dramas that last a page or two. Doggo is ugly but everyone likes him anyway. There's a side arc about questionable paternity. It's all very ... meh. Honestly, this was very, very close to my 'utter trash' list.
To be perfectly blunt, this book adds nothing to the world of literature. But it does have a dog in it, so I guess there's that.
The protagonist is unlikable, and you never actually learn much about him, and his relationship with Doggo changes without evidence of growth. It's simplistic, but tries too hard to pretend that it's not.
The story doesn't count for much - he works in advertising, comes up with a good idea here and there. That's it. There are people he likes at the office, and people he doesn't. This causes minor dramas that last a page or two. Doggo is ugly but everyone likes him anyway. There's a side arc about questionable paternity. It's all very ... meh. Honestly, this was very, very close to my 'utter trash' list.
To be perfectly blunt, this book adds nothing to the world of literature. But it does have a dog in it, so I guess there's that.
January 13, 2018
I lapped (see what I did there?) this book up in one whole day. Gorgeously written and a well rounded narrative. A fantastic read especially when you’re looking for something to warm your heart and snuggle up to drink tea with. Unique, witty and life-affirming. I love this book!
November 19, 2014
This book has caused me something of a problem to review. I really enjoyed it, but at the same time it’s not very good. And it’s difficult to give a bad review to a book that is just so nice.
Waiting for Doggo is a story about a man who has just been dumped by his girlfriend, and is left to look after her recently adopted and very ugly dog. In the course of the novel, Mark lands his dream job, meets a new girl, deals with some family issues and generally starts his life over with the help of Doggo. According to Cosmopolitan, Waiting for Doggo is a “sweet, funny tale of love and friendship,” which it is. There’s no denying that: it’s flipping adorable. However, great fiction it is not.
To begin with, there are some problems with characterisation in the novel, especially with regards to the minor characters. The ex-girlfriend, for example, is a massive cliché. Mark goes off her because she becomes a New Age hippy who believes she has a guardian angel named Kamael, so she’s not the most believable fictional character ever. There’s also his boss in advertising who says things like “We’re all about zagging while others zig.”
Even the main character, Mark, is a bit inconsistent. It’s not hugely plausible that he would ever be attracted to Clara in the first place, and he doesn’t actually seem to care very much that he’s just been dumped. He’s a bit of a cold fish. I don’t really know what she saw in him. And him sleeping with her sister five minutes after they’ve broken up is not the best way to establish reader sympathy at the outset.
In my alternative re-write of this novel, Mark and Clara would get back together, Doggo would be returned to Battersea dog home, and everybody would be miserable. Less heart-warming, but more believable.
The problems go beyond characterisation, however. The storyline is not credible either and there are some ridiculous moments. I understand that it’s meant to be funny, but there’s a stunt involving undercover wire recordings and frozen dog poo, and it’s just a bit much.
There are also some irrelevant episodes that should have been left out. The dinner party at the sister’s house, for example, where we meet a random character named Fran for the first and only time. Why? This scene doesn’t advance the plot, add anything to the storyline or develop the characters in any way. But then again, if you cut out all the irrelevant bits, you wouldn’t be left with very much. Waiting for Doggo is already only just 224 pages long.
The main problem is that Waiting for Doggo lacks substance. There’s not a huge amount of character development or conflict. To be fair, there is an attempt at a subplot in which Mark has to confront some issues with his father, but these are underdeveloped.
In spite of all of this, I have to admit that I actually quite enjoyed reading this book. It’s light, it’s funny and it’s easy to read. Ignoring everything I’ve said up until this point in this review, Mills is not a terrible writer which is more than can be said for most writers of commercial fiction. And Doggo is a very cute character. He’s ugly but affectionate, and has a quirky obsession with Jennifer Anniston films.
If you’re looking for something to read on your commute, this is perfect. Whilst I wouldn’t go as far as to say that it’s life affirming or uplifting, it’s certainly not depressing. It actually made me laugh, once or twice. And – by all means judge me (I have a weakness for literature based puns) – but I quite like the title.
Waiting for Doggo is published by Headline and goes on sale tomorrow, 20/11/2014.
Waiting for Doggo is a story about a man who has just been dumped by his girlfriend, and is left to look after her recently adopted and very ugly dog. In the course of the novel, Mark lands his dream job, meets a new girl, deals with some family issues and generally starts his life over with the help of Doggo. According to Cosmopolitan, Waiting for Doggo is a “sweet, funny tale of love and friendship,” which it is. There’s no denying that: it’s flipping adorable. However, great fiction it is not.
To begin with, there are some problems with characterisation in the novel, especially with regards to the minor characters. The ex-girlfriend, for example, is a massive cliché. Mark goes off her because she becomes a New Age hippy who believes she has a guardian angel named Kamael, so she’s not the most believable fictional character ever. There’s also his boss in advertising who says things like “We’re all about zagging while others zig.”
Even the main character, Mark, is a bit inconsistent. It’s not hugely plausible that he would ever be attracted to Clara in the first place, and he doesn’t actually seem to care very much that he’s just been dumped. He’s a bit of a cold fish. I don’t really know what she saw in him. And him sleeping with her sister five minutes after they’ve broken up is not the best way to establish reader sympathy at the outset.
In my alternative re-write of this novel, Mark and Clara would get back together, Doggo would be returned to Battersea dog home, and everybody would be miserable. Less heart-warming, but more believable.
The problems go beyond characterisation, however. The storyline is not credible either and there are some ridiculous moments. I understand that it’s meant to be funny, but there’s a stunt involving undercover wire recordings and frozen dog poo, and it’s just a bit much.
There are also some irrelevant episodes that should have been left out. The dinner party at the sister’s house, for example, where we meet a random character named Fran for the first and only time. Why? This scene doesn’t advance the plot, add anything to the storyline or develop the characters in any way. But then again, if you cut out all the irrelevant bits, you wouldn’t be left with very much. Waiting for Doggo is already only just 224 pages long.
The main problem is that Waiting for Doggo lacks substance. There’s not a huge amount of character development or conflict. To be fair, there is an attempt at a subplot in which Mark has to confront some issues with his father, but these are underdeveloped.
In spite of all of this, I have to admit that I actually quite enjoyed reading this book. It’s light, it’s funny and it’s easy to read. Ignoring everything I’ve said up until this point in this review, Mills is not a terrible writer which is more than can be said for most writers of commercial fiction. And Doggo is a very cute character. He’s ugly but affectionate, and has a quirky obsession with Jennifer Anniston films.
If you’re looking for something to read on your commute, this is perfect. Whilst I wouldn’t go as far as to say that it’s life affirming or uplifting, it’s certainly not depressing. It actually made me laugh, once or twice. And – by all means judge me (I have a weakness for literature based puns) – but I quite like the title.
Waiting for Doggo is published by Headline and goes on sale tomorrow, 20/11/2014.
March 14, 2016
Una historia divertida y fácil de leer, perfecta si estás buscando una lectura ligera y fresca sin grandes pretensiones.
Aunque pueda parecer lo contrario, la historia no gira en torno a Doggo, el perro, sino a su dueño, Daniel, al que en apenas 300 páginas le cambia radicalmente la vida. No es una historia que te sorprenda, es el tipo de historia que sabes que va a tener un final feliz, pero bueno yo aprecio los libros que hacen que disfrute leyéndolos, y este es uno de ellos.
Además, Doggo me recordaba en ocasiones a mi perro, Lukas, porque el mío tampoco me hace ni caso!
Aunque pueda parecer lo contrario, la historia no gira en torno a Doggo, el perro, sino a su dueño, Daniel, al que en apenas 300 páginas le cambia radicalmente la vida. No es una historia que te sorprenda, es el tipo de historia que sabes que va a tener un final feliz, pero bueno yo aprecio los libros que hacen que disfrute leyéndolos, y este es uno de ellos.
Además, Doggo me recordaba en ocasiones a mi perro, Lukas, porque el mío tampoco me hace ni caso!
March 3, 2017
Me está costando escribir el review de este libro, ya llevo tres borrardores. Supongo que es porque mientras más escribo más bajo la puntuación.
He vuelto a ser engañada por un título ingenioso y una bonita portada, con un lindo perrito en ella. Me esperaba que el libro fuese una ligera comedia acerca de un perro, desgraciadamente no es así. Sí, Doggo, el perro, aparece en libro con frecuencia. Pero no es él protagonista sino Dan, un joven atractivo y recientemente soltero que trabaja en publicidad y vive (casi) en la zona chic y de gente con dinero de Londres.
El relato empieza con una carta de despedida de su novia, donde le dice a Dan que se va a buscarse a si misma a algún lugar que no le quiere revelar (luego sabemos que está en Nueva Zelando con otro tío) y que ni se atreva a acostarse con su hermana pequeña o le matará. Por supuesto a la semana Dan se acuesta con la hermana de su ex, que obviamente siempre a estado fascinada por él. La novia le dejá a su perro, Doggo, que recientemente había adoptado sin consultar a Dan. En un principio no se llevan bien e intenta deshacerse del pobre Doggo pero al final se queda con él. Entonces le ofrecen a Dan un trabajo de ensueño en publicidad ( y muy inesperado) de £80k pero sólo aceptará está oferta si le permiten llevar a su perro. A regañadientes le dicen que sí, lo cual me es díficil de creer, no me digas que con es pastizal que gana no puede llevarlo a algún sitio o contratar a un cuidador de perros. En fin.
Dan empieza el nuevo trabajo, conoce a su joven y atractiva compañera, Edie, por lo que su jefe se encara con Dan y le dice que ni le ocurra liarse con ella, ya que el jefe está teniendo un romance con dicha chica. Y como no, al final Dan se acuesta con ella. Mira, realmente no me importa que en el período de un mes se acueste con tres mujeres diferentes (contando a la ex) ni que parezca no estar afectado en lo más mínimo por el abandono de su novia de cuatro años (no está triste, sólo indginado). Pero lo que no entiendo es que Edie le mienta sobre que tiene un novio, luego le oculté lo del lío con el jefe y cuando se van a enrollar con Dan le diga que desde el primer día que fue a trabajar a la compañía dejó su aventura con el jefe por él. ¡¡Venga ya!! Y es que además hacia el final del libro, cuando lleva a Edie a su apartamento ¿qué está ahí?. Sí, su ex-novia. Declarando que fue un error y que quiere volver. Como no puede ser de otro modo, Dan manda a Clara (la ex) a freír esparragos y se queda con Edie.
Al parecer Doggo muerde a Clara, no me extraña, pobre perrito, cómo se atreve a abandonarlo con semejante imbécil. La verdad es que Doggo tenía que haber mordido a todos, sobretodo Dan, por ser odiosos.
P.D: Me ha molestado mucho que constantemente digan que Doggo es feo y que el perro más feo que han visto nunca. ¿Desde cuándo hay perros feos? Son todos magníficos y adorables.
He vuelto a ser engañada por un título ingenioso y una bonita portada, con un lindo perrito en ella. Me esperaba que el libro fuese una ligera comedia acerca de un perro, desgraciadamente no es así. Sí, Doggo, el perro, aparece en libro con frecuencia. Pero no es él protagonista sino Dan, un joven atractivo y recientemente soltero que trabaja en publicidad y vive (casi) en la zona chic y de gente con dinero de Londres.
El relato empieza con una carta de despedida de su novia, donde le dice a Dan que se va a buscarse a si misma a algún lugar que no le quiere revelar (luego sabemos que está en Nueva Zelando con otro tío) y que ni se atreva a acostarse con su hermana pequeña o le matará. Por supuesto a la semana Dan se acuesta con la hermana de su ex, que obviamente siempre a estado fascinada por él. La novia le dejá a su perro, Doggo, que recientemente había adoptado sin consultar a Dan. En un principio no se llevan bien e intenta deshacerse del pobre Doggo pero al final se queda con él. Entonces le ofrecen a Dan un trabajo de ensueño en publicidad ( y muy inesperado) de £80k pero sólo aceptará está oferta si le permiten llevar a su perro. A regañadientes le dicen que sí, lo cual me es díficil de creer, no me digas que con es pastizal que gana no puede llevarlo a algún sitio o contratar a un cuidador de perros. En fin.
Dan empieza el nuevo trabajo, conoce a su joven y atractiva compañera, Edie, por lo que su jefe se encara con Dan y le dice que ni le ocurra liarse con ella, ya que el jefe está teniendo un romance con dicha chica. Y como no, al final Dan se acuesta con ella. Mira, realmente no me importa que en el período de un mes se acueste con tres mujeres diferentes (contando a la ex) ni que parezca no estar afectado en lo más mínimo por el abandono de su novia de cuatro años (no está triste, sólo indginado). Pero lo que no entiendo es que Edie le mienta sobre que tiene un novio, luego le oculté lo del lío con el jefe y cuando se van a enrollar con Dan le diga que desde el primer día que fue a trabajar a la compañía dejó su aventura con el jefe por él. ¡¡Venga ya!! Y es que además hacia el final del libro, cuando lleva a Edie a su apartamento ¿qué está ahí?. Sí, su ex-novia. Declarando que fue un error y que quiere volver. Como no puede ser de otro modo, Dan manda a Clara (la ex) a freír esparragos y se queda con Edie.
Al parecer Doggo muerde a Clara, no me extraña, pobre perrito, cómo se atreve a abandonarlo con semejante imbécil. La verdad es que Doggo tenía que haber mordido a todos, sobretodo Dan, por ser odiosos.
P.D: Me ha molestado mucho que constantemente digan que Doggo es feo y que el perro más feo que han visto nunca. ¿Desde cuándo hay perros feos? Son todos magníficos y adorables.
September 14, 2014
I LOVE DOGGO!
This book is amazing. There wasn't a single thing that I didn't like about it. Not one single thing. It's perfection. Waiting for Doggo is a book that's dominated social media these past few months and I can completely understand why. It's flawless, it's endearing, it plays on your heart strings, it warms your soul and if you weren't a dog lover prior to reading this, you're guaranteed to be by the end. This is a case of knowing that you should wait a little while longer before publishing your review, but you physically cannot because you just NEED to gush about this book. This is where I'm at right now. If there's only one book that you can buy for the remainder of this year, make it Waiting for Doggo. And here's why:
This is not a book about a dog. This is a book about life as a whole and the impact such a friendship could have on you. I have a dog and if Mark B. Mills doesn't, I don't know how he got the relationship between pet and owner so spot on. I felt like it was my dog in those pages, with that very same attitude that Dogo possesses. Doggo creates and instant connection with you as the reader. I was sucked straight into Dan's world and I needed to know more about him and his life. What happened with Clara? What's he like as a person? Will he keep Doggo? Dan is such an intriguing and oh so likeable character. He's probably in my top ten male characters that I've read so far this year.
Everything about this book was so intriguing. It's just a few months in the life of a man. Nothing extraordinary happens but I think that's why this book is such extraordinary. It focuses a lot on the relationships between people; family, work colleagues, relationships, strangers, animals and how everything interacts. It also shows up clearly the importance of compassion. There are several moments in the book where friends, family or strangers show compassion for Dan in some way. There are some revelations along the way for Dan with regards to learning some harsh truths about himself, but also about his family. It all comes together nicely to make the most perfect of reads.
As I'm writing this review I'm finding it difficult to pinpoint what it is exactly that I loved so much about this book. I couldn't tell you what the one thing was that just made me fall in love with it. I don't know if it's the humorous character of Dan, if it's the regal and intelligent attitude of Doggo, or if it's the play of relationships that occurs through Waiting for Doggo. All I know is that this book is a must read for anyone and everyone. I devoured it in roughly 3 hours. I couldn't put it down and it's been a very long time since I've picked up a book that's held me captivated from the first page to the last. It's impossible to wrench yourself away from Doggo. I challenge you to try!
This book is amazing. There wasn't a single thing that I didn't like about it. Not one single thing. It's perfection. Waiting for Doggo is a book that's dominated social media these past few months and I can completely understand why. It's flawless, it's endearing, it plays on your heart strings, it warms your soul and if you weren't a dog lover prior to reading this, you're guaranteed to be by the end. This is a case of knowing that you should wait a little while longer before publishing your review, but you physically cannot because you just NEED to gush about this book. This is where I'm at right now. If there's only one book that you can buy for the remainder of this year, make it Waiting for Doggo. And here's why:
This is not a book about a dog. This is a book about life as a whole and the impact such a friendship could have on you. I have a dog and if Mark B. Mills doesn't, I don't know how he got the relationship between pet and owner so spot on. I felt like it was my dog in those pages, with that very same attitude that Dogo possesses. Doggo creates and instant connection with you as the reader. I was sucked straight into Dan's world and I needed to know more about him and his life. What happened with Clara? What's he like as a person? Will he keep Doggo? Dan is such an intriguing and oh so likeable character. He's probably in my top ten male characters that I've read so far this year.
Everything about this book was so intriguing. It's just a few months in the life of a man. Nothing extraordinary happens but I think that's why this book is such extraordinary. It focuses a lot on the relationships between people; family, work colleagues, relationships, strangers, animals and how everything interacts. It also shows up clearly the importance of compassion. There are several moments in the book where friends, family or strangers show compassion for Dan in some way. There are some revelations along the way for Dan with regards to learning some harsh truths about himself, but also about his family. It all comes together nicely to make the most perfect of reads.
As I'm writing this review I'm finding it difficult to pinpoint what it is exactly that I loved so much about this book. I couldn't tell you what the one thing was that just made me fall in love with it. I don't know if it's the humorous character of Dan, if it's the regal and intelligent attitude of Doggo, or if it's the play of relationships that occurs through Waiting for Doggo. All I know is that this book is a must read for anyone and everyone. I devoured it in roughly 3 hours. I couldn't put it down and it's been a very long time since I've picked up a book that's held me captivated from the first page to the last. It's impossible to wrench yourself away from Doggo. I challenge you to try!
December 28, 2014
Thanks to Bookbridgr.com for the review copy of this title.....
Daniel is the recipient of a goodbye note from his girlfriend of four years, Clara. Not only has she dumped him, without warning, but she has also left her rescue dog, Doggo, behind. Daniel and Doggo are by no means best mates. Actually, they are pretty much ignoring each other. Doggo is a mutt, described by many as one of the ugliest dogs they have ever seen. Daniel is, however, glad of the company, as the departure of Clara means more time alone in his apartment. Himself and Doggo begin to settle in to a routine and they become almost inseparable.
When Daniel starts a new job, he insists Doggo is allowed come to the office and pretty soon, the dog becomes part of the furniture. He learns to deliver letters, has the ladies bringing him for haircuts and shows that looks are not everything. Daniel finds friendship through his canine friend and sees life differently. He now notices when Doggo doesn't like someone, usually with good reason, and is amazed to learn that his pet has a crush on Jennifer Anniston. All in all, life has not turned out so bad. But, Daniel thinks someone may be missing Doggo and knows that the Battersea Dogs Home may hold the key to finding out more about Doggos past. With the help of his new co-worker, Edith, the search for Doggos previous owner begins. There is also the question of his own past. A possible secret has surfaced and needs more investigating....
Mark Mills has written a tale of friendship. Not everyone is a dog lover, some are more tolerant than others and Daniel really didn't have an opinion, one way or the other, before he found himself the sole carer of Doggo. His newly single status affects him less than his newly found pet-ownership. His previous lack of responsibility and his laid back lifestyle has never been an issue before, but now, thanks to Doggo, he can see the pointlessness, the lack of direction and the need for maturity in his own life.
With a similar tone to Nick Hornby's About A Boy, this is a story of growing up. Not in years, or in a coming-of-age way. It shows how a grown man can actually do some growing up, with the help of the right friends, and move onto the next stage of his life. Sometimes it is a woman who instills this change, perhaps becoming a father could be the catalyst. Maybe watching family members grow up, move on, get married or start new lives abroad. For Daniel, Doggo is his motivation.
A short, sweet novel which gets under your skin and has the reader cheering on as Doggo and Daniel take on their world, one day at a time, together. Very enjoyable with memorable characters that linger long after the last page is turned.
Recommended.
Daniel is the recipient of a goodbye note from his girlfriend of four years, Clara. Not only has she dumped him, without warning, but she has also left her rescue dog, Doggo, behind. Daniel and Doggo are by no means best mates. Actually, they are pretty much ignoring each other. Doggo is a mutt, described by many as one of the ugliest dogs they have ever seen. Daniel is, however, glad of the company, as the departure of Clara means more time alone in his apartment. Himself and Doggo begin to settle in to a routine and they become almost inseparable.
When Daniel starts a new job, he insists Doggo is allowed come to the office and pretty soon, the dog becomes part of the furniture. He learns to deliver letters, has the ladies bringing him for haircuts and shows that looks are not everything. Daniel finds friendship through his canine friend and sees life differently. He now notices when Doggo doesn't like someone, usually with good reason, and is amazed to learn that his pet has a crush on Jennifer Anniston. All in all, life has not turned out so bad. But, Daniel thinks someone may be missing Doggo and knows that the Battersea Dogs Home may hold the key to finding out more about Doggos past. With the help of his new co-worker, Edith, the search for Doggos previous owner begins. There is also the question of his own past. A possible secret has surfaced and needs more investigating....
Mark Mills has written a tale of friendship. Not everyone is a dog lover, some are more tolerant than others and Daniel really didn't have an opinion, one way or the other, before he found himself the sole carer of Doggo. His newly single status affects him less than his newly found pet-ownership. His previous lack of responsibility and his laid back lifestyle has never been an issue before, but now, thanks to Doggo, he can see the pointlessness, the lack of direction and the need for maturity in his own life.
With a similar tone to Nick Hornby's About A Boy, this is a story of growing up. Not in years, or in a coming-of-age way. It shows how a grown man can actually do some growing up, with the help of the right friends, and move onto the next stage of his life. Sometimes it is a woman who instills this change, perhaps becoming a father could be the catalyst. Maybe watching family members grow up, move on, get married or start new lives abroad. For Daniel, Doggo is his motivation.
A short, sweet novel which gets under your skin and has the reader cheering on as Doggo and Daniel take on their world, one day at a time, together. Very enjoyable with memorable characters that linger long after the last page is turned.
Recommended.
November 12, 2014
A fun, easy and enjoyable read about a guy called Dan and his dog Doggo, which he's reluctantly lumbered with after his girlfriend runs away to New Zealand (without telling him).
It has a rom-com feel about it, which isn't my usual bag, but nevertheless I enjoyed it. I think it has to do with the other aspect of Dan's life - his work in an ad agency. The thing is, I've been in creative departments like that, with the pool table 'because it helps with creativity, boss' and not-so-healthy rivalries, so I had an extra little giggle at those insights into my past. I've never been offered £80k a year plus bonus and benefits though, mores the pity.
It has a rom-com feel about it, which isn't my usual bag, but nevertheless I enjoyed it. I think it has to do with the other aspect of Dan's life - his work in an ad agency. The thing is, I've been in creative departments like that, with the pool table 'because it helps with creativity, boss' and not-so-healthy rivalries, so I had an extra little giggle at those insights into my past. I've never been offered £80k a year plus bonus and benefits though, mores the pity.
November 19, 2014
Headline have had some fantastic publicity campaigns this year and one of the best has been for Waiting for Doggo. This book has been all over Twitter for months, everyone is talking about it and Doggo even has his own account! I was very excited then when I was one of the lucky few to receive a limited edition bookbridgr proof copy and I couldn't wait to read it. It's only a short read which didn't take me too long to read which is a shame because I could have read about Doggo for much longer.
Daniel's girlfriend Clara has finished with him by letter, not only leaving him but dumping their dog Doggo on him as well, a dog he didn't particularly want anyway and one that doesn't even have a proper name yet. My first impressions of Clara were that I think Daniel and Doggo had a little bit of a lucky escape. On looks alone Doggo is an unattractive dog, described as tiny, white and almost entirely hairless. As the book progresses though you can't help but fall in love with him.
Daniel sets out to return him only to find himself sticking up for Doggo when the nice woman behind the desk starts making 'snip snip' gestures. To protect Doggo from the torture, Daniel takes him back home, with no idea what he's going to do. The book is very comedic in places, as you would expect from a book about a man and his dog, plenty of mishaps make for very entertaining reading at times but this is also a serious read too, focusing very much on Daniel and his life, his new job, his future and some particularly big revelations regarding his family. The focus therefore isn't always on Doggo which I expected. He was the standout character for me and honestly, I found my interest waning when we were reading about Daniel's personal life. I just didn't relate to him much and he's in a different stage of his life than me.
As the book progresses so does the relationship between Daniel and Doggo as we see the two of them begin to appreciate the other. The behaviour of dogs is at times intriguing to observe and the way Doggo acts towards Daniel in the beginning is quite funny. It is impossible not to love Doggo, even if just the fact that he develops a bit of an obsession with Jennifer Aniston. If it was Tomb Raider Doggo developed an obsession with this book would have found itself in the bin, ugh. Those with a dog will definitely relate to Daniel, and recognise some of the problems he faces along the way. A dog is after all for life as Daniel soon finds out.
With a brilliant ending this book is almost crying out to be a film. Films with dogs aren't exactly original but I think the story here is unique enough for it to be interesting enough. As a book though it's very entertaining and I highly recommend it. They say that a dog is man's best friend, well pick up this book and make Doggo yours (ladies too!). You'll finish the book wanting to take him home with you, or if you already have a dog it'll remind you just how much you love him/her. A brilliant read.
Thanks to bookbridgr for the review copy.
Daniel's girlfriend Clara has finished with him by letter, not only leaving him but dumping their dog Doggo on him as well, a dog he didn't particularly want anyway and one that doesn't even have a proper name yet. My first impressions of Clara were that I think Daniel and Doggo had a little bit of a lucky escape. On looks alone Doggo is an unattractive dog, described as tiny, white and almost entirely hairless. As the book progresses though you can't help but fall in love with him.
Daniel sets out to return him only to find himself sticking up for Doggo when the nice woman behind the desk starts making 'snip snip' gestures. To protect Doggo from the torture, Daniel takes him back home, with no idea what he's going to do. The book is very comedic in places, as you would expect from a book about a man and his dog, plenty of mishaps make for very entertaining reading at times but this is also a serious read too, focusing very much on Daniel and his life, his new job, his future and some particularly big revelations regarding his family. The focus therefore isn't always on Doggo which I expected. He was the standout character for me and honestly, I found my interest waning when we were reading about Daniel's personal life. I just didn't relate to him much and he's in a different stage of his life than me.
As the book progresses so does the relationship between Daniel and Doggo as we see the two of them begin to appreciate the other. The behaviour of dogs is at times intriguing to observe and the way Doggo acts towards Daniel in the beginning is quite funny. It is impossible not to love Doggo, even if just the fact that he develops a bit of an obsession with Jennifer Aniston. If it was Tomb Raider Doggo developed an obsession with this book would have found itself in the bin, ugh. Those with a dog will definitely relate to Daniel, and recognise some of the problems he faces along the way. A dog is after all for life as Daniel soon finds out.
With a brilliant ending this book is almost crying out to be a film. Films with dogs aren't exactly original but I think the story here is unique enough for it to be interesting enough. As a book though it's very entertaining and I highly recommend it. They say that a dog is man's best friend, well pick up this book and make Doggo yours (ladies too!). You'll finish the book wanting to take him home with you, or if you already have a dog it'll remind you just how much you love him/her. A brilliant read.
Thanks to bookbridgr for the review copy.
November 6, 2014
I was fooled. Lured in by the witty title and the oh-so cute picture of a wee doggie on the cover, I foolishly imagined Waiting For Doggo was going to be a comedy - about a dog, but it was neither. The dog is there, of course, but he is not the heart and soul of this story. Alas, Doggo is a mere device on which to hang yet another ghastly story of smug London professionals living in 'not quite Notting Hill', and their dreary relationships (with his ex's sister. Such class), restaurant dates and skiing trips.
This particular tale is about a man called Dan. Dan's previous girlfriend (the requisite bitch) has just left him; run off to New Zealand with her secret Kiwi shag, leaving Dan with her recently-acquired dog. This is how we know she is not just a bitch, but Uber-Bitch. Dan is well-rid, you think. Then Dan is offered, quite out of the blue, a dream job on £80G a year (the sort of thing that often happens to Men Like Dan in Books Like This), but says he'll only accept this magnificent offer if he is allowed to bring his dog to work. Well, you bloody spoiled git, Dan. Don't they have Doggie Day Care down in that there London? Dog Walkers? Dog sitters? On £80G you can surely afford it. Whatever the case, Comedy then ensues as Dan and Doggo become enmeshed in the usual romantic mix-ups and Shakespearian confusions - or not. I'm afraid I was more irritated than amused (His Girlfriend's Sister. I mean... what was the man thinking?)
To re-iterate, this has little to do with the dog Doggo; it is just another rubbish, chic-litty rom-com, and, if that's your particular hammer, you'll probably enjoy this light as candy floss fluff. It left me with the light nausea and mild rage I always feel after watching any film written by Richard Curtis. But you probably love Richard Curtis' films; most people seem to. If so, you'll certainly love this; it's designed to appeal to those who adore such sweetly-cloying stuff. It will no doubt be made into a wildly successful film I hope I won't be forced to go and see, for I'm getting on now, and fear I no longer have the constitution for it.
This particular tale is about a man called Dan. Dan's previous girlfriend (the requisite bitch) has just left him; run off to New Zealand with her secret Kiwi shag, leaving Dan with her recently-acquired dog. This is how we know she is not just a bitch, but Uber-Bitch. Dan is well-rid, you think. Then Dan is offered, quite out of the blue, a dream job on £80G a year (the sort of thing that often happens to Men Like Dan in Books Like This), but says he'll only accept this magnificent offer if he is allowed to bring his dog to work. Well, you bloody spoiled git, Dan. Don't they have Doggie Day Care down in that there London? Dog Walkers? Dog sitters? On £80G you can surely afford it. Whatever the case, Comedy then ensues as Dan and Doggo become enmeshed in the usual romantic mix-ups and Shakespearian confusions - or not. I'm afraid I was more irritated than amused (His Girlfriend's Sister. I mean... what was the man thinking?)
To re-iterate, this has little to do with the dog Doggo; it is just another rubbish, chic-litty rom-com, and, if that's your particular hammer, you'll probably enjoy this light as candy floss fluff. It left me with the light nausea and mild rage I always feel after watching any film written by Richard Curtis. But you probably love Richard Curtis' films; most people seem to. If so, you'll certainly love this; it's designed to appeal to those who adore such sweetly-cloying stuff. It will no doubt be made into a wildly successful film I hope I won't be forced to go and see, for I'm getting on now, and fear I no longer have the constitution for it.
October 15, 2015
Siempre tengo que hacerme con cualquier libro cuya trama gire entorno a la amistad que puede unir a cualquier protagonista con algún animal de compañía.
En Esperando a Doggo me he encontrado con una historia que abarca muchos aspectos, amor, amistad, trabajo, familia... con lo que ha ocasionado que la relación entre perro y dueño no sea lo más importante y haya quedado relegada a un segundo plano.
No recae en Doggo el peso de toda la historia, pero sí que forma parte constante de ella, siendo un testigo omnipresente que, además, juega un papel importante al ayudar, de diferentes maneras, a Dan a conseguir mejorar todos los aspectos de su vida que parecían derrumbarse.
Reseña completa: http://beingsaray.blogspot.com.es/201...
En Esperando a Doggo me he encontrado con una historia que abarca muchos aspectos, amor, amistad, trabajo, familia... con lo que ha ocasionado que la relación entre perro y dueño no sea lo más importante y haya quedado relegada a un segundo plano.
No recae en Doggo el peso de toda la historia, pero sí que forma parte constante de ella, siendo un testigo omnipresente que, además, juega un papel importante al ayudar, de diferentes maneras, a Dan a conseguir mejorar todos los aspectos de su vida que parecían derrumbarse.
Reseña completa: http://beingsaray.blogspot.com.es/201...
October 22, 2015
De lectura rápida preciosa historia
August 31, 2016
Wel vermakelijk, maar niet heel bijzonder en alléén binnen 1 dag uit omdat ik ziek thuis zat...
June 27, 2017
Dans tjej har stuckit efter fyra år med ett anklagande brev och en hund. Han tänker skaffa ett nytt hem till Doggo, hunden snabbt men det är inte så enkelt och ju mer han och Doggo bli vänner desto mer fäst vid honom blir han.
Det är en mysig bok, som har den där sköna svarta humorn, kvick och med flyt. Den får betyget 3 av 5 för den lämnar inget större avtryck men är trevlig underhållning.
Det är en mysig bok, som har den där sköna svarta humorn, kvick och med flyt. Den får betyget 3 av 5 för den lämnar inget större avtryck men är trevlig underhållning.
August 11, 2015
Posted in full http://www.reviewedthebook.co.uk/2015...
Sequel please.
Waiting for Doggo is one of those books I’ve never stopped hearing good things about – so I was looking forward to meeting Doggo myself and seeing what all the fuss was about. Unlike what I had been expecting, the story focuses more on the life of Doggo’s owner, Daniel, rather than Doggo himself but that wasn’t a bad thing for me, I enjoyed seeing Daniel’s character grow and his feelings on the scruffy, unattractive dog he has ended up with change throughout the course of the book.
The book opens with a letter from Clara who has written to Daniel listing all his shortcomings and dumping him, and Doggo, just like that. Doggo is the dog Clara had convinced herself might make their relationship work better but that wasn’t the case. Daniel had no interest in Doggo and his relationship with Clara was well past its best anyway. It’s easy for the reader to see that they were both better off without each other. But Daniel wouldn’t really return poor Doggo to the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, would he?
Ok, I don’t care how hairless or ugly we were told Doggo was. He was so cute and loveable. Doggo was an easy character to fall for and he made me smile endlessly. All his little quirks and mannerisms were very endearing, like how he appeared to have fallen desperately in love with Jennifer Aniston as we see him grow attached to anywhere he could catch a glimpse of her. When he starts growing fonder of Daniel, and we see him trying to snuggle up to his new owner and want to spend more time with him, he was super adorable and even though I didn’t think I was mad keen on dogs, I wanted my very own Doggo. Doggo’s moments in this book were my favourite and I would have loved seeing him involved even more. Of course, I’m hopeful we will see more Doggo in the sequel I am requesting (pleading for).
Daniel is not the easiest of characters to get along with but actually I did warm to him quite quickly. Working in advertising, we do see that people are not afraid to step on each other to get to where they want to be. I really enjoyed reading the work aspect to Waiting for Doggo – all the brainstorming of ideas for wacky advertisements brought some humour, as well as the competitive dynamics between Daniel and his colleagues. As with any fictional workplace environment, there are characters you’re not going to like and there were a couple I was really hoping to see get their comeuppance. But there were also characters I did like such as Ralph, who was witty and enthusiastic, and Edie, who worked her way into the story nicely. I felt like character development was a strong point to the author’s writing.
Through Daniel somehow managing to be allowed to take Doggo to work with him, he grows more attached to his dog and though Daniel is typically all casual and good at taking life how it comes, he soon finds himself becoming much more defensive and protective over Doggo and his pet has an effortless way of teaching him about love, loyalty and friendship. Doggo’s characteristics and personality shine through and you can’t help but love him. There is a bit of a light romance and as well, a more serious strand to this book but everything seems to lead back to how Doggo can make lives better, just by being there. Waiting for Doggo is funny, original and very uplifting.
(review copy)
September 2, 2014
I would like to thank Headline and Frances Gough for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
At the beginning of the book we read a letter from Clara to Dan, explaining that she is leaving him and the reasons why, this wouldn’t be much of a problem but Clara had got a dog (Doggo) from Battersea Dog and Cat Home a couple of weeks previous. Dan and Doggo don’t get on with each other.
I fell in love with Doggo from page one, yes he is small, white and almost hairless but you can’t but love him by the way the author describes him. Even down to his obsession with Jennifer Aniston. I loved how Dan slowly came to love Doggo, defending him when the lady at Battersea suggested he had his bits chopped off, proving someone wrong when they suggested he had done his business in her office.
The book is about the discovery of Dan and Doggo’s companionship or friendship whichever way you look at it and about moving forward after someone else leaves you behind. It is also about the choices we make in life, do we do the right thing? or climb up the ladder to suit ourselves?
I liked Dan as he was an easily likeable character, laid back in a lot of ways, although left in a tough situation he looked after Doggo and their bond grew over the weeks following Clara leaving.
I loved how this was written with the story flowing with ease; I picked this up at lunch time on a Saturday and didn’t put it down until I had finished late on the Saturday night.
This is a brilliant story with loads of interesting characters, some I loved, and some I didn’t, that's life but I love how the story around Dan and Doggo was told.
It really is so easy to fall in love with Dan and Doggo, it's a must read, feel warm and fuzzy book. I want a Doggo in my life unfortunately unlike Dan I wouldn't be able to take him to work.
At the beginning of the book we read a letter from Clara to Dan, explaining that she is leaving him and the reasons why, this wouldn’t be much of a problem but Clara had got a dog (Doggo) from Battersea Dog and Cat Home a couple of weeks previous. Dan and Doggo don’t get on with each other.
I fell in love with Doggo from page one, yes he is small, white and almost hairless but you can’t but love him by the way the author describes him. Even down to his obsession with Jennifer Aniston. I loved how Dan slowly came to love Doggo, defending him when the lady at Battersea suggested he had his bits chopped off, proving someone wrong when they suggested he had done his business in her office.
The book is about the discovery of Dan and Doggo’s companionship or friendship whichever way you look at it and about moving forward after someone else leaves you behind. It is also about the choices we make in life, do we do the right thing? or climb up the ladder to suit ourselves?
I liked Dan as he was an easily likeable character, laid back in a lot of ways, although left in a tough situation he looked after Doggo and their bond grew over the weeks following Clara leaving.
I loved how this was written with the story flowing with ease; I picked this up at lunch time on a Saturday and didn’t put it down until I had finished late on the Saturday night.
This is a brilliant story with loads of interesting characters, some I loved, and some I didn’t, that's life but I love how the story around Dan and Doggo was told.
It really is so easy to fall in love with Dan and Doggo, it's a must read, feel warm and fuzzy book. I want a Doggo in my life unfortunately unlike Dan I wouldn't be able to take him to work.
February 16, 2015
"Oprie sa dlaňami o stehná a zvíta sa aj s Pesom. 'A ty, malý kamarát, si ešte škaredší, než som si ťa predstavoval.'"Peso nie je len taký hocijaký pes. Je to milovník Jennifer Anistonovej, kancelársky poslíček, má výbornú pamäť na mená, a hlavne pozná svoju cenu. Aby toho všetkého nebolo dosť, má aj svoj vlastný profil na twitteri, ktorý pravidelne aktualizuje. Ešte stále nepreskočila tá dôležitá iskra ako pri láske na prvý pohľad? V tom prípade si nutne musíte prečítať tento vtipný román od britského autora a scenáristu, Marka Millsa.
Jeden muž. Jeden pes. Jedna veľká láska. V podstate už samotná obálka prezrádza celú pointu. Vrháte sa po príbehu, ktorý vám priblíži život (aj ľúbostný) copywritera Daniela (ktorý čerstvo dostal kopačky) a život jeho
Netuším, čo ľudí primälo čakať od tejto knihy viac. Respektíve, rada by som sa dozvedela, čo si každý jeden z tých, čo to tvrdia, pod pojmom "viac" predstavuje. Viac humoru? Viac Pesa? Lepšia zápletka? Ak to vezmem z tohto hľadiska, tak ja som na základe anotácie a obálky čakala omnoho (naozaj omnoho) menej, než som v konečnom dôsledku dostala. Výsledok? Jednoduchý, reálne znejúci príbeh, v ktorom sa miesi vtip a satira v pôsobisku reklamnej agentúry, do ktorej tajov sa aj vďaka tejto knihe a jej autorovi ponoríte.
5 hviezdičiek → pretože v niektorých pasážach som sa naozaj úprimne zasmiala; pretože Peso je jednoducho dokonalý domáci miláčik (i keď sa s ním príroda, čo sa týka výzoru, poriadne vyhrala) a celkovo kniha pôsobí oddychovým, no naozaj prečítania hodným dojmom.
November 9, 2014
Publication date: 20th November 2014
ISBN: 9781472218353
Publisher: Headline
Source: Publisher, Bookbridgr, Netgalley
Score: 5/5
Synopsis:
No-one ever called Dan a pushover. But then no-one ever called him fast-teach either. He likes driving slowly, playing sudoko on his iPhone, swapping one scruffy jumper for another. He's been with Clara for four years and he's been perfectly happy; but now she's left him, leaving nothing but a long letter full of incriminations and a small, white, almost hairless dog, named Doggo. So now Fan is single, a man without any kind of partner whether working or in love. He's just one reluctant dog owner. Find a new home for him, that's the plan.
Review:
When I first heard about Doggo I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. Luckily, I received a proof copy to read and review prior to publication.
This is not your usual doggy tale. Doggo is not your typical doggy character, with his decidedly unattractive appearance and nonchalant attitude towards his reluctant owner. He's also what makes this such a refreshingly different, wonderfully funny and beautifully heart-warming story. It brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Once I'd started, I couldn't put it down until I'd got to the end and discovered Doggo's (and Dasn's!) fate. It's quite simply the best book I've read this year.
I urge everyone to read Doggo, dog lover or not. You won't be disappointed!
ISBN: 9781472218353
Publisher: Headline
Source: Publisher, Bookbridgr, Netgalley
Score: 5/5
Synopsis:
No-one ever called Dan a pushover. But then no-one ever called him fast-teach either. He likes driving slowly, playing sudoko on his iPhone, swapping one scruffy jumper for another. He's been with Clara for four years and he's been perfectly happy; but now she's left him, leaving nothing but a long letter full of incriminations and a small, white, almost hairless dog, named Doggo. So now Fan is single, a man without any kind of partner whether working or in love. He's just one reluctant dog owner. Find a new home for him, that's the plan.
Review:
When I first heard about Doggo I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. Luckily, I received a proof copy to read and review prior to publication.
This is not your usual doggy tale. Doggo is not your typical doggy character, with his decidedly unattractive appearance and nonchalant attitude towards his reluctant owner. He's also what makes this such a refreshingly different, wonderfully funny and beautifully heart-warming story. It brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Once I'd started, I couldn't put it down until I'd got to the end and discovered Doggo's (and Dasn's!) fate. It's quite simply the best book I've read this year.
I urge everyone to read Doggo, dog lover or not. You won't be disappointed!
October 17, 2014
I attracted quite a few withering looks in the dentist's waiting room yesterday as I buried my nose in the adventures of Doggo and his man, Dan - apparently there are some places where it's just not done to laugh out loud.
All Dan has left of Clare, his girlfriend of four years, is a letter telling him she's leaving – and Doggo, a mutt she rescued from well known dogs' home in Battersea. He's short, stumpy and ugly and, at first, seems to have no redeeming qualities at all – Doggo, that is, not Dan - so it's a reluctant partnership. Eventually this becomes a firm friendship as each gets used to the others habits and foibles.
Doggo is such an endearing character with an inexplicable obsession for Jennifer Aniston, and an uncanny memory for names. He quickly takes over and has to be taken into consideration in most things in Dan's life, whether it be his workplace, where he eats, and whom he beds.
Very well written, with believable characters and situations, and none of the schmaltzy, syrupy stuff so often found in “animals-with- human”stories. I can honestly say I was sad this morning when I turned the last page, of this short, stylish little book. Could we see more of Doggo and Dan in the future? I hope so. I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for other books by this author.
My thanks to Amazon Vine for a free copy to review.
All Dan has left of Clare, his girlfriend of four years, is a letter telling him she's leaving – and Doggo, a mutt she rescued from well known dogs' home in Battersea. He's short, stumpy and ugly and, at first, seems to have no redeeming qualities at all – Doggo, that is, not Dan - so it's a reluctant partnership. Eventually this becomes a firm friendship as each gets used to the others habits and foibles.
Doggo is such an endearing character with an inexplicable obsession for Jennifer Aniston, and an uncanny memory for names. He quickly takes over and has to be taken into consideration in most things in Dan's life, whether it be his workplace, where he eats, and whom he beds.
Very well written, with believable characters and situations, and none of the schmaltzy, syrupy stuff so often found in “animals-with- human”stories. I can honestly say I was sad this morning when I turned the last page, of this short, stylish little book. Could we see more of Doggo and Dan in the future? I hope so. I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for other books by this author.
My thanks to Amazon Vine for a free copy to review.
February 9, 2015
'One man, one dog, one big love'
What a charming book from Mark Mills. Dan is the reluctant dog owner of 'Doggo' whom was far from being the most attractive pooch on the block. Small, white and hairless , we soon find out that for what he lacks in good looks he has scored big in personality and intelligence. Dan embarks on a new chapter of his life in which he is suddenly single and a reluctant parent of his ex-partners dog. A really delightful tale of the bond they form and the other life challenges they face along the way. Highly recommend , great for a chuckle also.
What a charming book from Mark Mills. Dan is the reluctant dog owner of 'Doggo' whom was far from being the most attractive pooch on the block. Small, white and hairless , we soon find out that for what he lacks in good looks he has scored big in personality and intelligence. Dan embarks on a new chapter of his life in which he is suddenly single and a reluctant parent of his ex-partners dog. A really delightful tale of the bond they form and the other life challenges they face along the way. Highly recommend , great for a chuckle also.
June 6, 2018
This book was okayish? It read quickly, certainly. It just struck this weird chord where I think it was supposed to mirror the main character's arc but came off kind of weird. Like even when he "changed" it still felt kind of smarmy? And the ending felt... idk, not cheap, just not satisfactory wholly. I rolled my eyes at the revelation moment, and I'm not that cynical of a person. It didn't help that some of the things the narrator had to say (especially around mental health in the first 20 pages) put me way up on edge. But yeah. This book was fine I guess? Just not my cup of tea.
March 9, 2016
Hodnocení: 3,5/5.
Můj Pes Doggo potěší všechny čtenáře, co hledají oddychovou, chytrou a vtipnou knihu na víkend. A dvojnásob potěší všechny, kdo doma mají čtyřnohého nejlepšího přítele člověka.
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Můj Pes Doggo potěší všechny čtenáře, co hledají oddychovou, chytrou a vtipnou knihu na víkend. A dvojnásob potěší všechny, kdo doma mají čtyřnohého nejlepšího přítele člověka.
Celou recenzi si můžete přečíst zde: http://www.suzannesworldofbooks.cz/cl...
February 2, 2016
Adorei! Narrativa bem humorada, um leve drama, uma estoria muito gostosa! O Doggo é demais! Só não favoritei, porque nao curti o final. Será que vai ter uma continuação? Queria que tivesse muito mais, acabou rapido!
October 4, 2016
enjoyed this book on a single guy with an ugly dog after his girlfriend had left him and his rebuild through the dog doggo and has a hint of chick lit though but liked the role doggo played though in the plot
July 28, 2016
Loved it - the characters and storyline is heartwarming and fun.
December 22, 2025
Okay okay, ich weiß ich hab mir mit dieser Rezension Zeit gelassen, aber das aus gutem Grund. Wirklich.
Der Punkt ist nämlich der, das Buch war nicht so meins, und das obwohl es mich für die Zeit gut unterhalten hat. Jetzt habt ihr sicher viele Fragezeichen oder? Ich kann es euch nicht verdenken, aber erklären kann ich es umso weniger denn: Punkt eins ich habe Das Buch sehr schnell vergessen, und werde nur noch wegen dieser GoodReads Eintragung daran erinnert. Punkt zwei es ist nicht für jeden Humor etwas, weil es an manchen stellen überspitzt ist ( jedenfalls habe ich es so empfunden) und ach ja, es bringt nichts auch noch einen dritten zu zählen. Endresultat: ich bin echt froh das ich mein Geld hierfür nicht ausgegeben habe aber eins werde ich trotzdem weiter benutzen meine Bücherei.
Der Punkt ist nämlich der, das Buch war nicht so meins, und das obwohl es mich für die Zeit gut unterhalten hat. Jetzt habt ihr sicher viele Fragezeichen oder? Ich kann es euch nicht verdenken, aber erklären kann ich es umso weniger denn: Punkt eins ich habe Das Buch sehr schnell vergessen, und werde nur noch wegen dieser GoodReads Eintragung daran erinnert. Punkt zwei es ist nicht für jeden Humor etwas, weil es an manchen stellen überspitzt ist ( jedenfalls habe ich es so empfunden) und ach ja, es bringt nichts auch noch einen dritten zu zählen. Endresultat: ich bin echt froh das ich mein Geld hierfür nicht ausgegeben habe aber eins werde ich trotzdem weiter benutzen meine Bücherei.
September 13, 2025
Quite liked this at first but I think I was probably just falsely swayed by the canine element. It didn't take long for me to take a very strong dislike to the lead (human) character - Dan, a cocksure, entitled, thinks he's god's gift to women type. He felt very dated, and I get the feeling it's how the author would have liked to have been in his younger years.
Doggo is a joy, though - and he is the best part of the novel (along with the book title, which I rather enjoy!)
The story itself is generic fluff; unoriginal, overused, clichéd. I find the description at the back of the book, lazily offensive ('chick-lit for men'), but I suppose it is sunlounger trash for when you don't want to motivate your brain cells and have had enough rum cocktails to not care.
Doggo is a joy, though - and he is the best part of the novel (along with the book title, which I rather enjoy!)
The story itself is generic fluff; unoriginal, overused, clichéd. I find the description at the back of the book, lazily offensive ('chick-lit for men'), but I suppose it is sunlounger trash for when you don't want to motivate your brain cells and have had enough rum cocktails to not care.
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