Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 8/23/2008 + 1178 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

I read this book in a couple of sittings and actually rather enjoyed it. Looking at homelessness from a dog's-eye view was really quite profound and unique. The story of Mr. Bones and his burnt-out owner, Willy G. Christmas kind of sucks you into the novel and holds your interest. After Willy collapses and is carried off to the hospital, I wasn't sure how the story would progress, but Mr. Bones adventures kept me interested. His fear of ending up as a meal in a Chinese restaurant and eventually ending up in suburbia makes you think how fickle life for both dogs and humans can be. I don't know if Auster was trying to impart wisdom or just tell an interesting story but in any event (even though I'm not really a dog lover) this tale of Mr. Bones/Cal/Sparky/Sparkatus was enchanting.

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