oh.
my.
stars.
This was *such* a good book. I read it in two nights. It's intelligent, and funny, and heart wrenching, fetchingly sad, frustrating, fascinating, humbling, and sweet.
The story of a family told from the perspective of a very intelligent and thoughtful dog.
We always knew they were brilliant... Garth Stein creates a believable and touching tale. I loved it. The dog ponders his place among men, his belief (from watching tv) of how Karma works, and reincarnation...
"Does a child know his own spiritual background, his own pedigree? I doubt it. But somewhere, a child surprises himself with his endurance, his quick mind, his dexterous hands. Somewhere a child accomplishes with ease that which usually takes great effort. And this child, who has been blind to his past but whose heart still beats for the thrill of the race, this child's soul awakens.... And a new champion walks among us."
Go. Read.
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