George P. Pelecanos

A unique perspective of family, love, loss, and death from the eyes of a dog. It is a thoughtful interpretation that does well to capture to fears, loyalties, and innocence of dogs as well as all the ways people care for and mistreat them. A quick read, it tugs at the reader's emotions. The prose is not overly stated, suitable for a dog narrator with an understanding of English.

From a pup to an aged dog, Buster: A Dog speaks the language of a a gentle, loyal dog. Buster goes from master to master, good and bad, caring and volatile. He 'tells' in no uncertain terms what his feelings are and how he likes living his life.

An imaginative story that has been told many times. Short, easy to read, and full of dogginess.

Thank you to LibraryThing Early Reviewers, Akashic Books, and George Pelecanos for this ARC.

I received this small well bound book as an Early Review give away. Buster is a full bred boxer who meets many challenges in his life as he gets bounced from one caregiver to another. He is a sweet, loving dog who keeps his good disposition in spite of the hardships he expereinces. The book is entertaining and a fast read.

The third helping of Nick Stefanos that Pelecanos offers up is his best yet and truly shows his early growth as an author. The three books together form a foundational trilogy that any fan of detective fiction should seek out.