Author: Linda Francis Lee
Genre: Drama, romance
Rating: 7
This is described as being a book about second chances. I think that is an accurate description. Most everyone in the book experiences a second chance--even characters who have little impact on the story are somehow given a second chance.
The book centers around Emily, a book editor who loses her husband in a freak car accident. When her husband dies, his soul is put into Einstein, a mangy white dog who lives in the shelter that Emily works at part time. When her husband dies, Emily's life is turned upside down, and she soon learns that her perception of her marriage was not the reality.
The unique part of this book was the half of the book was written from Emily's perspective. The other half is written from Einstein's. Although this sounds unbelievable or stretched, that is not the case. Lee does a great job at developing both characters. Einstein is at the same time a human and a dog, with perceptions of how both creatures should act. He is critical, not very likable yet humorous at the same time.
I am currently teaching a unit on character development in most of my classes. My first thought when it comes to this book is how great this would be as an example of character development in a non-canon book.
Lee does a remarkable job at making what could have easily turned into a corny book something that was enjoyable to read.
No comments:
Post a Comment