Plot Summary

One Good Dog

Susan Wilson
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One Good Dog

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Susan Wilson

One Good Dog

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

21,353 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Good 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.

4.3

21,353 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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