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Summary: A Good Read
Review: A funny, smart New York story about love and dogs...what could be better? Schnur's writing is full of lots of laughs and more than a touch of empathy. Anyone who owns a dog, wants a dog, or knows a dog, lives in New York, wants to live in New York, or has visited New York, has been in love, is in love, or wants to be in love, should read this book.
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Summary: Not Just About New York
Review: As a former New Yorker, I always enjoy returning to the city vicariously when I can't be there in person. But as much as I appreciated the setting, it was the story, the romance and even suspense that held my attention in Leslie Schnur's novel about a woman trying to find herself in a most unusual way. It's a humorous tale, filled with delightful dialogue that draws you in and makes you care about what finally happens in Nina's rather peculiar life.
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Summary: painfully bad
Review: Don't be fooled by this book's cute premise. Loveable dogs and a lively city do not stop THE DOG WALKER from being utterly dreadful. This book has mundane characters saying inane things, and acting out a clunky, lame, unrealistic plot. It's not even fun to read, like chick-lit ought to be, but tedious tedious tedious.
I'd rather be out walking my own dog than reading this tripe.
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Summary: A mistaken identity romp
Review: Have you ever fallen in love with someone you don't know? Nina
Shephard has fallen for attorney,Daniel Maguire. She thinks she knows him. After all,she walks his dog and has carefully snooped around his apartment to discover what kind of man he is. Nina usually snoops around her client's owner's apartments when she comes to picks up their dogs. The world of the professional dog walker has many unusual perks. And would he understand her love of Broadway musicals and the glass wall hangings she has all over her apartment? Billy's work as an investigator for the IRS means he can't always be honest with the peoplehe meets. He never expected to meet a woman like Nina, especially coming out of his twin brother, Daniel's bathroom. Right now he has to
concentrate on Constance Chandler and the unknown source of her wealth.Besides,he isn't flashy like his brother. He's just a regular guy whoplays the trombone to relax. How can he forget about Nina when he keeps running into her and the dogs?
Leslie Schnur has crafted a witty tale of modern day life in the big city and the need we all have to be seen for who we really are....and to be loved. I loved it!
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Summary: bad writing, mundane characters
Review: I am so disappointed that I bought this book in hardcover. It is painful to read. I'm 1/2 way through, which has taken me over a week, and I continue to read only because of the money spent. I need to just give it up..
The writing is dreadful. Ms. Schnur thinks she's funny and witty, but she is dull and trite. How could an editor let this book out in this state?? The story line is weak and you make ZERO connection with the characters.
Don't waste you money. I need a new book!!!
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Summary: predictable and trite
Review: I can't believe anyone would give this review five stars. My friend gave this book to me for my birthday thinking I would like it, being a single dog owner in a big city.
I HATED IT!
One of my biggest pet peeves is when a character in a book says something that's supposed to be funny that is laughed at or praised by another character, but ends up being boring and inane. This book is chock-full of moments like that and "jokes" that fall flat on their face.
I wish my friend saved the receipt so I could return this disappointment of a novel.
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Summary: Fun, but obviously a first novel
Review: I grabbed this because I am a petsitter in need of note comparing! I am satisfied that she knows the real issues. (I especially agree with her about the dog park!)
I was not impressed with the first chapter, but it's an easy read so I stuck it out. I don't relate to the New York personalities, but I suspect any reader would find some of her friends unbelievable (and what's with her father?!).
But I thought her descriptions of the dogs were wonderful! I loved her final mission, which I won't reveal; it reflects a serious problem in the pet-owning world.
I took off a whole point, though, just for the grammatical errors, which, considering her frequest mentions of being an editor, were quite inexcusable. (She gets the "lay" and "lie" verbs mixed up, and not just when quoting. Was there an editor or proofreader for this book?)
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Summary: fun Manhattan romantic romp
Review: In New York City, thirty-five years old dog walker Nina Shepard loves a client she has not met in person except through his canine Sid the Weimaraner and snooping in his apartment when she picks up Sid. Based on her in depth probe, Nina believes that thirty-two years old Daniel Maguire is perfect for her although she has some doubts about his owning purebred Sid. Desperate to meet the love of her life, Nina ponders how to achieve her objective for she is sure that once Daniel meets her, they will forge a forever.When fate throws Nina with the object of unrequited love, moonlight over the Hudson takes hold although Daniel is not quite what she fantasized. As Daniel falls in love with Nina, everything seems perfect except that she begins to wonder if she should tell him the truth about her probe into his life and he ponders how to inform his beloved that he is not Daniel, but his twin Billy. Though the use of twins feels ancient, fans, especially dog fanciers will enjoy this Manhattan romantic romp. Nina is an interesting protagonist who feels strongly life has passed her by while she walks a motley crew of canines with varying temperaments and personalities. The human secondary characters are a bark short of the dogs, but add angst as Nina cannot help but getting involved. THE DOG WALKER feels like an adult matchmaking for herself. This work feels like Clueless transferred to Manhattan though some of the amusing bite is lost by doubling the age of the star. Still this romantic canine caper is humorous and fun especially for those walking their mutts. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Adorable, fun, leaves you waiting for the sequel!
Review: Nina, the main character in the book, seemed like someone I wanted to be best friends with. This book made me laugh out loud several times and I just loved it. The humor and insights are great. I sat down with it and didn't get up until it was done. In some places, it made me think of the best Shakespeare -- all those mistaken identities. Very smart. Very clever. It will make a superb movie, too. I can't wait to read Schnur's next book!
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Summary: Fun Read
Review: One of those books that's hard to put down. Plenty of enjoyable characters, including some quirky canines. Dog-lovers will smile at some of the familiar doggie antics. Don't come to this book looking for some deep meaning, but it's great for a fun read that's different from your typical chick-lit.
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