[.ca] Hot Dog (ISBN 1575667827)

comfortable:
Hot Dog, like all the other books in Berenson's poodle/mystery, series is comfortable or as on review described it "cozy." I'm not a fan of the dog show circuit, but find the information of them fascinating. The mysteries are rather transparent and I am not sure if the mysteries are the driving force in this series or just a pleasant sub-story. We all want to follow Melanie's life and learn more about the people involved. The characters are well written and even though you can expect the outcomes you still want to stick around to learn the details. Best of all, now I know I wouldn't mind owning a poodle someday.

You probably have to be in dogs in some way to enjoy:
And since I am, I REALLY REALLY do. I don't do conformation, but lots of other dog sports. And I find it a very enjoyable bubble gum book. Definately a great summer read.

Unless Your A Dog Lover And Into Dog Shows, Don't Bother:
I am currently reading this book, and it is totally BORING!!!!! The author goes way too deep into discussing the dog shows and how to take care of poodles. Who cares, if I wanted to know how to do that I would read a book on that specifically. Also, the story line never goes anywhere and the author spends too much time discussing the characters feelings. And the mother spends way to much time worrying about her dogs and feeling guilty about not being home for them. Get over it. She needs to get a social life!!! Besides who takes their dogs to work, and travels around with them constantly. The book is totally unrealistic. This is the first one I have read of this author and it will be the last.

A day brightener:
I've enjoyed most of Laurien Berenson's books, and this one was better again. - she really is maturing as a writer. The dialogue is great and she brings just the right amount of "attitude" to Melanie Travis. The plus is that this is a doggy book. Melanie inhabits a world of dogs and doggy people. If you've ever been part of that life you'll enjoy this book even more. This was a delightful quick, light read - a day brightener.

A day brightener:
I've enjoyed most of Laurien Berenson's books, and this one was better again. - she really is maturing as a writer. The dialogue is great and she brings just the right amount of "attitude" to Melanie Travis. The plus is that this is a doggy book. Melanie inhabits a world of dogs and doggy people. If you've ever been part of that life you'll enjoy this book even more. This was a delightful quick, light read - a day brightener.