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Liked It “I read this book when I was a young lad (laid up from school with a broken leg ha) and I absolutely loved it, the ending was brilliant and put everything into place. I am planning on reading this book again. I will update my review when I have done so. I am hoping that my adult mind still sees...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I read this book when I was a young lad (laid up from school with a broken leg ha) and I absolutely loved it, the ending was brilliant and put everything into place. I am planning on reading this book again. I will update my review when I have done so. I am hoping that my adult mind still sees the same story and that knowing the ending doesn't spoil it. PS This is not a Horror book as some genres label it, and as most of James Herbert books are too, this is more of a fantasy book”
Lee wrote this review Thursday, February 16, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was okay. Different.”
Tomolan wrote this review Saturday, September 17, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I didn't like this one.”
Penny Bollockia wrote this review Friday, December 10, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not really my cup of tea. The vast majority of the book essentially the tales of a stray dog. Enjoyed the finale, though.”
Nick B wrote this review Friday, August 13, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“cute....”
Lee B wrote this review Tuesday, December 15, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I watch the movie and it was great but I am not sure about the book”
Jueeny Y wrote this review Wednesday, October 14, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I picked up two of James Herbert's books for the Chiller group readings. I heard great things about this author (he also wrote The Fog) and was looking forward to reading a good "horror" novel. Boy, was I ever disappointed! It took me 4 months to read 215 pages and I finally finished it! This is the kicker - the book is labeled as horror genre and it's far from it!
Ann E. M. wrote this review Saturday, September 6, 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book's protagonist is a dog named Fluke and he's telling his story. Turns out he was reincarnated and was Nigel Nettle in a former life. Fluke has fragmented memories of his former life that come to him in dreams and moments of enlightenment (that are jogged by words or the environment around him). Throughout the book, Fluke tries to make sense of his "human" traits/feelings vs his dog tendencies. Herbert, unfortunately for the readers, spends most of his time (more than one-third of the book) dealing with this dichotomy. The book acutally picks up during the last 52 pages but it's a little too late in my opinion.
I love dogs and animals in general but I never want to pick up another book dealing with dog's behaviors (sniffing, mating, eating, pawing, whatever!)! If you see this book, run to the nearest exit and don't look back. It's bad; don't waste your time.”
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