My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Genre: short story
Gordon, a single divorced man, has as his only companions a foster pit bull disliked by the neighborhood, and an elderly widow who rents him the bungalow on her property. These contacts seem to be enough for him at the moment, as he goes out of his way to avoid conflicts with the neighbors re his dog, and continues taking care of his crochety landlord by doing her chores and creating a garden on the property.
An interesting slice of one man's life.
Book beginning:
Book beginning:
"She should've given you a different name," Gordon said. "No offence, but Ajax is a terrible name. A terrible role model for anyone. What about Odysseus, with some brains at least?"The dog's eyes, limpid and devoid of self-doubt, did not show any recognition of the misfortune of his name....
Would you read on?
Visit Book Beginnings at Rose City Reader for this meme.
it's not the genre that I usually read so probably not for me.
ReplyDeleteI read short stories every now and then.
DeleteThis sounds like a sad story. Even though I don't read short stories often, I like short stories that are a slice of life and will have to look for this one. I hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's not as sad as it appears.
DeleteAw, that beginning pulls on your heart strings!!
ReplyDeleteLove anything with a dog!
DeleteIt seems sad. Hard for me.
ReplyDeleteNot that sad. Gordon is happy with his life.
DeleteInteresting. Short stories aren't my usual fare, but I might have to check this one out. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's a quick read.
DeleteOf course I would continue to read one, it has a dog in it!
ReplyDeleteYes, Ajax makes a big difference in Gordon's life.
DeleteOh my.. I think I would like this book.. thanks for introducing me to this one
ReplyDeleteMy Book Beginnings is here
Hope you like it.
DeleteI would read one. :)
ReplyDeleteA very short story that seems to end without anything much really happening.
DeleteI don't think I've read anything by this author. Have to check out her books.
ReplyDeleteExcellent writer.
DeleteSounds like a nice man taking on a foster pit bull. Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGood thing it was a gentle pit bull, lol.
Delete