Pocket Dog
by Jim Garland
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Pub Date Nov 07 2023 | Archive Date Dec 13 2023
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Description
Pocket Dog is a smart, upmarket rom-com about Ollie Allyinphree, a hapless and perpetually single (if charmingly nerdy) research librarian in Boston. When Ollie comes into a sizeable fortune, he begins to receive marriage proposals from women all over the world. One relationship after another falls through until, with the help of a long-lost twin brother and a mysterious tiny rescue dog, Ollie learns how to overcome his passivity and take the risks that lead him to find and name what he truly wants.
Pocket Dog explores themes of taking risks in relationships and decision-making, the limits of knowledge and logic, and the meaning of love.
Advance Praise
"... extremely clever, deft, learned, really funny in many places, but above all has a deeper sense of tenderness and heart that to my mind carries the day."
—Frank Huyler, MD and author of White Hot Light, The Blood of Strangers, The Right of Thirst
"... an original and stunning tour de force, laughing out loud more times than I can count...the wit, the satire of contemporary culture, the detailed knowledge, the brilliant writing..."
—Minrose Gwin, professor of English, author of The Accidentals, Promise, The Queen of Palmyra, plus many non-fiction books and essays.
"...a great pleasure to read. As your teacher, I demand that you go right now and open a bottle of champagne..."
—BK Loren, author of Theft and Animal, Mineral, Radical, plus numerous essays and works of short fiction.
"... probably the best novel ever written, and I'm not just saying that."
—Marcelle Garland, the author's mother
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781633377516 |
| PRICE | |
| PAGES | 312 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1274037
This was an unexpected and enjoyable read. What initially appeared as a simple premise was actually multiple threads woven together to produce quite a unique rom com. Ollie has come into a significant fortune after responding to a scam email which turns out to be genuine. He longs for a partner, but is unable to delve through the many marriage proposals which flood in after his fortune. Along with his ‘pocket dog’ Tex, Ollie explores many different relationships.
I finished this book in a day, and really enjoyed the commentary on family, love, spirituality and taking chances. Many of the characters were larger than life, which was a thought provoking contrast to Ollie and Regina. I particularly loved the letters at the start of each chapter, and Ollie’s dedication to replying to each one. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
Tiffany F, Reviewer
Ollie Allyyinphree is a research librarian who randomly answered an email to help an orphanage. By helping them out he gets a monthly check for a commission. Because he’s pretty much a millionaire this weird outcast gets daily marriage proposals. Deciding he needed a dog(to find love) he adopts a xl dog and instead gets a xs dog.
My favorite part of the story was definitely the letters. They were a cute addition to the book. And of course how can you not love Tex. This book is a very unusual romcom and not like many I have read.
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