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"The much anticipated debut novel from the marvelous short-story writer Pam Houston."—Seattle Times
"ENTERTAINING. . . . It's a poignant and joyous novel, a tear-jerker certain to appeal to those of us who suspect, foolishly or intuitively, that our pets' emotions are tightly bound to our own. Without excess sentimentality, Houston offers proof that fickle humans are capable of learning a lesson or two in devotion, even if the teacher has four legs and bad breath."—Miami Herald
"The great news about Pam Houston's first novel is this: She turns out to be as good at fiction as she is at nonfiction. . . . All but the coldest hearts will find Sight Hound an astoundingly deep exploration into the desires of humans to connect."—Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Postfeminist toughness and post-hippie sentiment are the alternating currents in this wry, tender novel."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"The much anticipated debut novel from the marvelous short-story writer Pam Houston."—Seattle Times
"ENTERTAINING. . . . It's a poignant and joyous novel, a tear-jerker certain to appeal to those of us who suspect, foolishly or intuitively, that our pets' emotions are tightly bound to our own. Without excess sentimentality, Houston offers proof that fickle humans are capable of learning a lesson or two in devotion, even if the teacher has four legs and bad breath."—Miami Herald
"The great news about Pam Houston's first novel is this: She turns out to be as good at fiction as she is at nonfiction. . . . All but the coldest hearts will find Sight Hound an astoundingly deep exploration into the desires of humans to connect."—Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Postfeminist toughness and post-hippie sentiment are the alternating currents in this wry, tender novel."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Review:
At the heart of Pam Houston's tender novel Sight Hound is a surprisingly thoughtful three-legged Irish wolfhound named Dante. Convinced that it is his responsibility to teach the humans around him about love, he concentrates his efforts on his owner Rae. While the thought of a canine in the lead role may give many pause, in this case it shouldn't. Houston manages to pull this aspect of the story off with skill and is able to create a multi-dimensional character out of a cancer-riddled old dog. She's not quite as successful with the humans in her story, however, and the array of voices the story is told in quickly becomes confusing.
About the Author:
A decent novel on its own, Sight Hound may leave long-time Houston fans feeling a little cheated. Personal essays and short stories like those in Cowboy Are My Weakness and A Little More About Me stir the heart and endear readers to Houston's signature blend of over-the-top confidence and girlish insecurity. Fans will gobble this effort up while anxiously waiting for more from Houston, but readers new to her work might do better to start on her earlier titles. --Victoria Griffith
Pam Houston divides her time between her ranch in Colorado and the University of California at Davis, where she is director of the Creative Writing Program.
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- PublisherW.W. Norton & Co.
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0393106829
- ISBN 13 9780393106824
- BindingHardcover
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