One Good Dog
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
336
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
One Good Dog by Susan Wilson follows a disgraced businessman, Adam March, who, after a public breakdown and subsequent community service sentence, adopts a dog named Chance from a shelter. Both estranged from past lives, Adam and Chance form an unexpected bond that helps Adam reconcile with his daughter and heal from his traumatic past while searching for redemption and true happiness. The book includes scenes of dogfighting and child abuse.
Heartwarming
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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One Good Dog by Susan Wilson is acclaimed for its heartwarming narrative and strong character development, particularly of the dog, Chance. Readers appreciate the themes of redemption and companionship. However, some critics find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a touching, albeit conventional, tale of second chances for both a man and a dog.
Readers who would enjoy Susan Wilson's One Good Dog are typically fans of heartwarming, emotionally rich tales involving human-animal bonds. This book appeals to those who appreciated The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein or A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron, as it delves into themes of redemption, companionship, and personal growth.
21,353 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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336
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
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