2.5 stars
Kraus has a way of writing about animals that helps us to reflect on the amazement of God and life. Unfortunately, the humans in this tale aren’t as well-depicted as the dog, and they seem more caricatures of people than real people. Stewart’s naiveté, even though he is a college graduate, is strange. The dog, Hubert, is funny and has some brilliant insights that make the story worth reading.
Stewart Coolidge’s life is floundering. Although he has a college degree, he is working as a bag boy in a supermarket. One day, a stray dog comes into the store and steals a bone. Stewart is charged with finding the “thief” and capturing him. Stewart eventually finds the clever dog, and secretly adopts him and names him Hubert. Through Hubert, Stewart meets his attractive neighbor Lisa, and they become friends as they learn more about the dog and each other.