SMU did not offer any courses this summer, which allowed me some time to catch up on the stack of books my mom provided. Most recently, I finished Dog On It by Spencer Quinn. The story is narrated by Chet, a mixed breed K-9 police dog drop out with one crooked ear (it adds character right...?) Chet is the partner to a private investigator who didn't quite make it as a detective with the police agency, but who has a successful track record to fight crime, just like Chet. The story is fun, suspenseful in parts, and Chet's quips and observations of human behaviour will make you chuckle throughout the book.
However, Dog On It does not hold a candle to my all time favorite 'doggy' book, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The story of Enzo the dog and the Swift family is endearing and uplifting, witty, and reflective. Like Chet, Enzo draws many observations about humans, life, and relationships. If you are looking for a novel to add to your list, I highly recommend you add The Art of Racing in the Rain.
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