In Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs, bestselling author Jennifer Finney Boylan invites us along with her as she navigates a path filled with self discovery, a path that forces her to be honest not only with herself, but with the people she cares for most as she transitions to her true self. Along the way we meet, in addition to those people she cares for, seven very different, but truly unforgettable dogs that, though their own individual honesty, teach Boylan about life and love, along with the real truth about man’s best friend.
Prior to receiving Good Boy I honestly had never heard of Jennifer Finney Boylan, but after reading I feel that I know her quite well. I think the thing I liked most about Good Boy was the brutal honesty, especially the honesty about the dishonesty, and the growth that resulted when the truth was faced. There were so many times that I felt such an incredible sadness in regards to her feelings and thoughts, along with the desperate measures contemplated in the hope of obtaining a sense of normalcy. There were also many moments of genuine laughter, especially centered around the antics of Matt the Mutt. The language really invites the reader in; it reminds me of a friendly, albeit deep conversation over tea. At times I struggled with this novel. There were some points that seemed to drag for me, and sometimes it seemed a little jumpy and scattered, but then at other points it flowed in such a way that I became completely and fully immersed in the story, losing track of time. Overall I enjoyed this novel and feel that others will as well, especially if they are a lover of pets with crazy pet stories of their own.
Prior to receiving Good Boy I honestly had never heard of Jennifer Finney Boylan, but after reading I feel that I know her quite well. I think the thing I liked most about Good Boy was the brutal honesty, especially the honesty about the dishonesty, and the growth that resulted when the truth was faced. There were so many times that I felt such an incredible sadness in regards to her feelings and thoughts, along with the desperate measures contemplated in the hope of obtaining a sense of normalcy. There were also many moments of genuine laughter, especially centered around the antics of Matt the Mutt. The language really invites the reader in; it reminds me of a friendly, albeit deep conversation over tea. At times I struggled with this novel. There were some points that seemed to drag for me, and sometimes it seemed a little jumpy and scattered, but then at other points it flowed in such a way that I became completely and fully immersed in the story, losing track of time. Overall I enjoyed this novel and feel that others will as well, especially if they are a lover of pets with crazy pet stories of their own.