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" Overall, a "meh" book. Not terrible, not amazing.... Just meh. "
- Stephanie, 2/15/2014
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" the title drew me in - and I enjoyed this book. The author had a way of describing her feelings about her divorce in a way that I related to. And of course enjoyed the animals! "
- Janeene, 2/6/2014
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" The first half of this quirky first-person POV debut novel delighted me so much that I sent a note to the author through the publisher telling her I took it with me to the doctor's office and hoped the doctor would be running late so I could read and read and read in the waiting room. The main character, an under-achieving middle-aged woman, puts her past behind her and finds that she can read the minds of her pets, and vice versa. That sounds corny, I know, but this writer pulls it off, so convincingly, and with such humor, that I found myself thinking, Of course we can read one another's minds! Why not? But then the author, like her protagonist, wanders off from the life she's made, and the book falls away, losing its focus, its intention, and much of its sense of humor. What happened? This might have been THE book to head up my end of the year gift-list must-buys for literary friends. It was headed there. For the dry humor and spirit of the first half of the book, I still rate it highly--and I'll look for novel #2 from Margaret Hawkins. "
- Anastasia, 12/13/2013
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" Dog whisperer. Middle aged woman coping on her own. The best! "
- Jean, 12/5/2013
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" Got several chapters in and was trying to decide if I could finish this book, or not. It was quite depressing to me, but hoped the cats and dogs would pull it out for me. Then the author throws in the "F" bomb and I figure that clinched it for me. I don't see any redeeming value in a book that uses profanity so casually. I quit it. "
- Granny, 11/29/2013
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" Overall, it was quirky but not quirky enough (it needed to be one or the other) which was my biggest problem with it. I kept waiting to fall in love with the main character and it never happened. It was an easy read but I could easily pick it up and put it down. "
- Christie, 11/20/2013
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" I read this book - or a version of it - a couple years ago. "
- Darshan, 5/17/2013
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" Loved this book; finished it in one reading! "
- Betty, 1/6/2013
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" Watch for my review on IBR. This was an awesome read! "
- Ann, 12/2/2012
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" Found this quite engaging and a nice change of pace from my normal mystery reads. "
- Deb, 11/14/2012
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" loved this quick book about a midlife anti-crisis "
- Connie, 8/31/2012
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" As a person who loves cats and dogs, and wonders about the inner workings of their minds (and how they interact with their humans), I enjoyed this very much. Highly recommended. "
- Deb, 7/15/2012
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" I read this book - or a version of it - a couple years ago.
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- Darshan, 3/12/2011
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" Found this quite engaging and a nice change of pace from my normal mystery reads.
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- Deb, 10/4/2010
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" Very mindless, which is probably what I need. Maryanne's boyfriend leaves her, she quits her job and begins hearing animal's thoughts. Each chapter is based on I Ching......And the book has large print! Definitely perfect for my back-to-school brain!
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- Sandra, 8/29/2010
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" Dog whisperer. Middle aged woman coping on her own. The best!
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- Jean, 8/26/2010
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" As a person who loves cats and dogs, and wonders about the inner workings of their minds (and how they interact with their humans), I enjoyed this very much. Highly recommended.
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- Deb, 5/29/2010
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" Loved this book; finished it in one reading!
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- Betty, 5/24/2010
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" the title drew me in - and I enjoyed this book. The author had a way of describing her feelings about her divorce in a way that I related to. And of course enjoyed the animals!
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- Janeene, 12/31/2009
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" loved this quick book about a midlife anti-crisis
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- Connie, 11/19/2009
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" Gently funny and slyly brilliant.
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- Suzanne, 11/11/2009
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