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August Magic
Abandoned and forgotten, an old Basenji finds new life with a lonely young woman who has suffered life tragedies of her own. Together, they embark on a magnificent journey of discovery and healing that leads them to the wild and beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. Along the way they learn about the history of each other, about the magic that's as much a part of life as living and breathing, and about how believing in yourself can be the greatest magic of all!
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Published October 1, 2001
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June 27, 2018
Unbelievable yes ! But I still loved it !
Although the end would almost make me give it less stars. I did not like the last page. But..... I still loved it
Although the end would almost make me give it less stars. I did not like the last page. But..... I still loved it
August 14, 2009
The premise is a little unbelievable - a talking dog finding a lonely woman - but the writing shined in parts (mostly waxing philosophical, when neither character is musing), enough to keep me turning the pages.
However, about 2/3s through the plot takes an unbelievable turn and my enjoyment in the "backstage" writing disappeared. The absurdity of the story got in it's own way (the talking dog bit and some predictable plot twists).
Too bad because had the whole woman-dog relationship remained ambivalous (was he REALLY talking to her, or was she projecting onto him) I think the storyline would have been far more fascinating.
I am disappointed because I know and love the author, and so wanted to feel the same with her book.
However, about 2/3s through the plot takes an unbelievable turn and my enjoyment in the "backstage" writing disappeared. The absurdity of the story got in it's own way (the talking dog bit and some predictable plot twists).
Too bad because had the whole woman-dog relationship remained ambivalous (was he REALLY talking to her, or was she projecting onto him) I think the storyline would have been far more fascinating.
I am disappointed because I know and love the author, and so wanted to feel the same with her book.
March 3, 2012
Having recently lost a basenji to cancer it was comforting to read a basenji and some of their unique ways and imagine the ability to fully communicate with one. I love the coast so it was a bit of a vacation for me during the trip to the Outer Banks. While some aspects were a bit predictable, I generally found it to be a nice escape.
May 18, 2009
A novel about a rescued dog and his human -- not great! but not bad -- i did read all of it but if your time for reading is limited, put this toward the bottom of the pile
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