Spencer Quinn
Hardcover | Pages: 305 pages Rating: 3.86 | 18316 Users | 3205 Reviews
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| Title | : | Dog on It (Chet and Bernie Mystery #1) |
| Author | : | Spencer Quinn |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Atria Books hardcover edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 305 pages |
| Published | : | February 10th 2009 by Atria Books (first published 2008) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Animals. Dogs. Humor |
Interpretation As Books Dog on It (Chet and Bernie Mystery #1)
Meet Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator of Dog on It, who works alongside Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator. Chet might have flunked out of police school ("I'd been the best leaper in K-9 class, which had led to all the trouble in a way I couldn't remember exactly, although blood was involved"), but he's a detective through and through.In this, their first adventure, Chet and Bernie investigate the disappearance of Madison, a teenage girl who may or may not have been kidnapped, but who has definitely gotten mixed up with some very unsavory characters. A well-behaved, gifted student, she didn't arrive home after school and her divorced mother is frantic. Bernie is quick to take the case-something about a cash flow problem that Chet's not all that clear about-and he's relieved, if vaguely suspicious, when Madison turns up unharmed with a story that doesn't add up. But when she disappears for a second time in a week, Bernie and Chet aren't taking any chances; they launch a full-blown investigation. Without a ransom demand, they're not convinced it's a kidnapping, but they are sure of one thing: something smells funny.
Their search for clues takes them into the desert to biker bars and other exotic locals, with Chet's highly trained nose leading the way. Both Chet and Bernie bring their own special skills to the hunt, one that puts each of them in peril. But even as the bad guys try to turn the tables, this duo is nothing if not resourceful, and the result is an uncommonly satisfying adventure.
With his doggy ways and his endearingly hardboiled voice, Chet is full of heart and occasionally prone to mischief. He is intensely loyal to Bernie, who, though distracted by issues that Chet has difficulty understanding-like divorce, child custody, and other peculiar human concerns-is enormously likable himself, in his flawed, all-too-human way.
List Books To Dog on It (Chet and Bernie Mystery #1)
| Original Title: | Dog on It |
| ISBN: | 1416585834 (ISBN13: 9781416585831) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Chet and Bernie Mystery #1 |
| Characters: | Chet, Bernie Little, Susie Sanchez, Charlie Little |
| Setting: | Tucson, Arizona(United States) |
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Ratings: 3.86 From 18316 Users | 3205 ReviewsJudgment Based On Books Dog on It (Chet and Bernie Mystery #1)
I really enjoyed this book and will read more in the series, despite the anti-feline bias. Oh well, I guess thats to be expected from a book narrated by a dog. đŸ˜¹Light fun. If you are a dog lover with a tolerance for whimsy and in the mood for some mystery, Dog On It should fit the bill. Definitely a clever concept tailored for canine fans, Quinn mostly succeeds by staying faithful to the concept of dog as narrator.Chet is waiting for his owner and partner Bernie to come home. When Bernie arrives, he smells a little boozy and Chets back teeth were floating, but needless to say, Chets a forgiving sort. It isnt long before a woman drops by, begging Bernie
If you ever wanted to stick your head inside a dogs brain, wiggle it around a little, and see what decides to pop out, then DOG ON IT is the book for you. If youre a mystery lover with a heightened sense of curiosity about said dog, then thats even better. If you dont love dogs on some sort of basic level, then you might find yourself in a state of uncertainty. Or maybe you like unique voices in detective fiction. But the bottom line is its all about the dog, and Chet fills every page with his
3.5 stars Bernie Little, graduate of West Point and former cop, runs the 'Little Detective Agency,' which consists of Bernie and his dog Chet. The agency is located somewhere in the New Mexico/Nevada area. The book is narrated by Chet from his doggy point of view, which makes it fun since he doesn't quite get idioms, is confused by conversations, sees the world through his schnoz, and is always on the lookout for a tasty snack. Chet has heard Bernie talking about the agency's 'cash flow
4 1/2 starsThis is a comic mystery told adorably from the point of view of Chet the dog. Being a dog and all, Chet has a different way of looking at things and tells the story with lots of pauses for ahhhs (hooray, head scratch), and thump thumps (uncontrollable tail wag). He gets distracted easily by tantalizing smells. Its super cutesy, I admit, but I love it still. Sometimes a person needs a little cutesy to balance out the ugly, mean-nasties. Chets owner Bernie is a gruff, divorced private
Those of us who read a lot often have a tendency to fall into particular grooves when we choose our reading material. If we're into crime, we inclined to read successive crime novels, similarly, for me the historical fiction genre, my favourite.Sometimes it is both enjoyable and therapeutic to branch out and explore other genres. After a number of very solid, earnest reads in recent weeks, I opted to grab from my library a humorous book. What a good idea that was!I must preface my review here by
What a great read! The mystery is told from the POV of the dog, Chet. If Chet doesn't see/hear/smell it neither do we. And Chet gets distracted easily. Saves us from a lot of unnecessary tedious details. The story is written with great flair, humor and style. I'm really enjoying this book, and will be sure to read the next one when it comes out!
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