I was gripped by this story from beginning to
end. And it's true, so I guess it
shouldn't be called a story--a memoir, maybe?
In any event, from the ultra-runner's long prelude to his first
encounter with the dog to his harrowing adventure trying to hold onto her, I
was hooked.
Let me admit, and warn you, that the writing is often
repetitive. Some good editing could have got it down by one-quarter of length
without sacrificing any story line or suspense.
Just be aware of that and don't let it get to you. I'm glad I was reading "on paper"
instead of listening to an audiobook, because hearing every word of a
repetition will get old really fast. My
eyes can skip forward--my ears cannot.
Great book, though. Makes me want to go run a few hundred miles and/or adopt a stray dog.
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