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Summary: A Dog's Life
Review: I am a Peter Mayle fan. However, I was less entranced with this book than with some of his other works [ie: A Year in Provence; Hotel Pastis, and others]. A Dog's Life gives me the impression that Mayle is running a bit low on new ideas.
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Summary: A witty and entertaining glimpse into a mutt's mind.
Review: I couldn't put it down. I grew so attached to Boy that I hated to see the book end. I'm hoping for a sequel!
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Summary: Possibly: best book ever. Certainly the best by a dog.
Review: I never, ever laughed out loud. Not at comedy clubs, movies, New Yorker cartoons, nothing. It kind of bothered me -- to the point where, at times, I consciously made little chuckling noises to assure others that I was having a nice time. Then I bought this book and entered a new phase in my life. I laughed out loud. A lot. The other reviews on Amazon.com have pretty well described the book. It's written by a dog. Apparently, a rather large dog. One that doesn't cotton much to terriers and is put off by poodles. An unpleasant early life experience with an abusive cat also left the author negatively predisposed to felines. Maybe this bias is unshared by those reading and reviewing this book that have been underwhelmed by it. Personally, I'd give it a rating with enough stars in excess of my allotted five to make up for their two- or three-star ratings if I could. But then I've got a big, hairy dog that seems not unlike the book's author. I love this book. In fact, I think I'm going to stop writing this review, go get my dog and we'll reread this book. I'm smiling just thinking about it.
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Summary: I laughed till I peed
Review: I originally got this book on tape from booksontape.com and had to buy my own copy. Peter Mayle has met my dog and now I know his secrets. Life in our cabin will never be the same. I'm on to you Boman, thanks to Boy's expose.
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Summary: Superbly written tongue-in-cheek insights by a furball.
Review: I really can't recall ever having read something that elicited as much laughter as "A Dog's Life"! Peter Mayle is a truely gifted story-teller with a wickedly well-honed wit and sense of humour. The way he writes it, you would have thought a real dog was behind the book! Another reminder to all and sundry once again of the joys that dogs (and puppies) can bring to our otherwise (despondent) lives....or is it, as Boy puts it, all a conspiracy anyhow, seeing as to how we humans excellently serve as "convenient support systems"? Highly recommended for everyone, dog-lovers or otherwise!
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Summary: Superbly written tongue-in-cheek insights by a furball.
Review: I really can't recall ever having read something that elicited as much laughter as "A Dog's Life"! Peter Mayle is a truely gifted story-teller with a wickedly well-honed wit and sense of humour. The way he writes it, you would have thought a real dog was behind the book! Another reminder to all and sundry once again of the joys that dogs (and puppies) can bring to our otherwise (despondent) lives....or is it, as Boy puts it, all a conspiracy anyhow, seeing as to how we humans excellently serve as "convenient support systems"? Highly recommended for everyone, dog-lovers or otherwise!
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Summary: Recommended for anyone who owns a dog
Review: I was given this book by a good friend who said she had tried, but simply could not get into it. Having nothing else to read I figured 'why not', and after three pages could not figure out what it was that she wasn't enjoying. After a while I realized what it must be - that I am a dog owner and my friend was not. Therefore, I would not be surprised to find out that some of my fellow, not so impressed reviewers, were, like my friend, not dog owners too. This is a fun, easy, must read for every dog owner that will have you laughing not only at the prose, but also at your own ridiculous pet. Read it!
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Summary: Provence through the honest eyes of a man's best friend
Review: I was reading A Dog's Life once while waiting to board a plane. While I was sitting there in the boarding area, I was so involved in this book that I wasn't conscious of anyone around me. I had started laughing so hard that I had tears in my eyes and my face actually hurt from laughter! "Must be a good book", the lady sitting next to me said. That it is. A Dog's Life changed the way I look at my dog. It is heartwarming and above all, hilarious!
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Summary: Best Book I Have Ever Read!
Review: I wholeheartedly agree with the majority of reviewers. - This book is as funny, and the main character as endearing, as they come. I give the book as a gift to dog lovers whenever I have the chance. Please, Mr. Mayle - a sequel!
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Summary: This is hilarious
Review: I'm pleased to say that this is one of the funniest books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I can remember sitting in a lab waiting for my experiments to finish, laughing my head off, and being thoroughly embarrassed when my fellow researchers would pop their heads in. Even if you're not a "dog person," the feigned "innocence" and dry wit of this dog will enchant you. A definite must read!!
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