Book Review: It's a Wonderful Woof! by Spencer Quinn

It’s a Wonderful Woof!

by Spencer Quinn (Quinn)

 

This is one of the few books that I have checked out based on the cover only. This book is a mystery featuring a wonderful dog, Chet, and his human partner, Bernie, who just happens to be the other half of this detective agency. The story is all told from the point of view of the dog, so as you can imagine, he does get distracted once in a while by squirrels, food, and other dogs. I enjoyed this book very much, mainly due to the point of view. Looking at situations from a dog’s perspective is a creative way to handle a story, even if it is difficult to follow at times. My only complaint with the book is that I felt the mystery was solved a little too quickly. I liked the fact that the book dealt with a missing painting by one of the Grand Masters — a little art history and archaeology thrown with murder and romance!

 

(Spencer Quinn has another series featuring Bowser and Birdie, written for middle-grade readers.)

 

( official Chet & Bernie page on the official Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn web site )

 

For more mysteries featuring dogs, check out our The Sleuth Said Woof! booklists here on BookGuide, recently updated and expanded!

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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If you're a mystery fan, join us for this month's Just Desserts meeting tonight,April 28th, at 6:30 p.m. in the 4th floor auditorium of the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown at 14th & "N" St. -- this mystery-themed discussion group meets on the last Thursday of each month, January through October. This month's book for discussion is "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz -- although if you haven't read this specific book, you can still participate! For more information, check out the Just Desserts schedule at https://lincolnlibraries.org/bookguide/book-groups/#justdesserts