Houston's gift for capturing the dynamic of unorthodox webs of relationships is on pleasing display in this gruffly warmhearted novel. Houston isn't afraid to venture into boggy terrain-readers who squirm at the notion that dogs have human 'moms' and 'souls as deep and authentic as anything in creation' will resist being carried along at first-but the novel's humor and irony are bracing, and different voices provide welcome contrasts in tone. And of course, Dante has his own say, as does Rae's rambunctious second dog, Rose, and Darlene's cat, Stanley. Evans's idealistic young ex-soldier assistant. Evans, the driven vet who labors to save Dante and Brooklyn Underhill, Dr. Then there's restless, jaded Jonathan, Rae's fellow playwright and best friend Jodi, the young bride of a surrealist painter, who moves to Colorado and finds a soul mate in Rae Dr. Chief among these is Howard, the adorably histrionic actor whose love is Rae's main consolation for the looming loss of Dante there's also Darlene, Rae's tough-as-nails housekeeper, who keeps things running at the ranch while Rae's at her Denver apartment or traveling to exotic places. The ups and downs of the three years he spends in remission are narrated from the perspective of the motley friends who float in Rae's out-sized orbit. When he is diagnosed with cancer, she puts all of her energies into prolonging his life, volunteering him for experimental surgery. Rae hasn't had much luck with men, but her love for her dog Dante is pure and uncomplicated. etc.) about a Colorado playwright and her beloved Irish wolfhound.

This has been shown in the pictures.Postfeminist toughness and post-hippie sentiment are the alternating currents of this wry, tender novel by Houston ( Cowboys Are My Weakness Please allow up to 14 business days for us to make your order- we will try to ship before then!ĭue to the nature of embroidery, in some areas of the design the jumper fabric may show through. We de-thread these ourself meaning that there may be a few small loose threads. The perfect valentines, Christmas, birthday or just because gift for anyone dog obsessed.Īs these are made to order (to reduce waste) the position of the embroidered design on the sweatshirt may vary slightly. Embroidered on to a unisex sweater, making it perfect for any dog lover in your life.

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