Tart, emotionally attuned ... Grodstein has a knack for breezy, mordant observations about midlife disconnection and discovery. Her Georgia, too, feels pleasingly specific, though it can also read as one more exotic backdrop for white-lady self-actualization.
Amy’s journey is less about finding a dog and more about finding herself, though dog lovers (and all others) will find much pleasure in this charming story.
Touching ... The pleasure of the novel is in watching Amy’s transformation, which, despite being a well-worn trope, feels genuine. Readers will be transported.
