Three and a half stars.
When attorney Sally Baynard is appointed by Joe, her ex-husband who is a judge, to represent the interests of a dog in a divorce case, Sally wonders about Joe’s mental state. Still, she takes the case and meets up with the Harts, husband and wife who both claim to want the dog, Sherman. I enjoyed this book. It is an amusing tale with a serious undercurrent about marriage and friendship as well as parent and child relationships. And then there is Sherman, a miniature schnauzer. He is a cutie. Anyone who has ever had a dog that holds a special place in their affections, should be able to associate with this couple. To Mr Hart Sherman is a mate, to Mrs Hart he is a replacement child. However this story is about a lot more that a court case and a dog, it is more about human relationships. Sally, not only still has feelings for her ex-husband, but she has her share of personal dilemmas trying to juggle a career and having her mother who has Alzheimer’s living with her.
Lawyer for the Dog is a quick, short read. Will I read the follow up book Lawyer for the Cat? Probably not. While I think the concept was fun for this book, I suspect another along similar lines would lose the appeal for me. Worth reading this one though. Three and a half stars.
When attorney Sally Baynard is appointed by Joe, her ex-husband who is a judge, to represent the interests of a dog in a divorce case, Sally wonders about Joe’s mental state. Still, she takes the case and meets up with the Harts, husband and wife who both claim to want the dog, Sherman. I enjoyed this book. It is an amusing tale with a serious undercurrent about marriage and friendship as well as parent and child relationships. And then there is Sherman, a miniature schnauzer. He is a cutie. Anyone who has ever had a dog that holds a special place in their affections, should be able to associate with this couple. To Mr Hart Sherman is a mate, to Mrs Hart he is a replacement child. However this story is about a lot more that a court case and a dog, it is more about human relationships. Sally, not only still has feelings for her ex-husband, but she has her share of personal dilemmas trying to juggle a career and having her mother who has Alzheimer’s living with her.
Lawyer for the Dog is a quick, short read. Will I read the follow up book Lawyer for the Cat? Probably not. While I think the concept was fun for this book, I suspect another along similar lines would lose the appeal for me. Worth reading this one though.
When attorney Sally Baynard is appointed by Joe, her ex-husband who is a judge, to represent the interests of a dog in a divorce case, Sally wonders about Joe’s mental state. Still, she takes the case and meets up with the Harts, husband and wife who both claim to want the dog, Sherman. I enjoyed this book. It is an amusing tale with a serious undercurrent about marriage and friendship as well as parent and child relationships. And then there is Sherman, a miniature schnauzer. He is a cutie. Anyone who has ever had a dog that holds a special place in their affections, should be able to associate with this couple. To Mr Hart Sherman is a mate, to Mrs Hart he is a replacement child. However this story is about a lot more that a court case and a dog, it is more about human relationships. Sally, not only still has feelings for her ex-husband, but she has her share of personal dilemmas trying to juggle a career and having her mother who has Alzheimer’s living with her.
Lawyer for the Dog is a quick, short read. Will I read the follow up book Lawyer for the Cat? Probably not. While I think the concept was fun for this book, I suspect another along similar lines would lose the appeal for me. Worth reading this one though. Three and a half stars.
When attorney Sally Baynard is appointed by Joe, her ex-husband who is a judge, to represent the interests of a dog in a divorce case, Sally wonders about Joe’s mental state. Still, she takes the case and meets up with the Harts, husband and wife who both claim to want the dog, Sherman. I enjoyed this book. It is an amusing tale with a serious undercurrent about marriage and friendship as well as parent and child relationships. And then there is Sherman, a miniature schnauzer. He is a cutie. Anyone who has ever had a dog that holds a special place in their affections, should be able to associate with this couple. To Mr Hart Sherman is a mate, to Mrs Hart he is a replacement child. However this story is about a lot more that a court case and a dog, it is more about human relationships. Sally, not only still has feelings for her ex-husband, but she has her share of personal dilemmas trying to juggle a career and having her mother who has Alzheimer’s living with her.
Lawyer for the Dog is a quick, short read. Will I read the follow up book Lawyer for the Cat? Probably not. While I think the concept was fun for this book, I suspect another along similar lines would lose the appeal for me. Worth reading this one though.