Dibben, author of "The History Keepers" YA series, puts his potential as an animal whisperer to work in this insightful adult novel about a 200-year-old dog who has been searching for his master across Europe from the 17th though the 19th century. A satisfied reader will certainly suspend belief and rethink the concept of what a "lifetime" could be, as Dibben's immortal protagonist weaves his way across time and place. Steeped with historical flavor, this compelling read vividly captures the heart of animal loyalty, compassion, and emotions. Indeed, at times the dog seems more capable of love than most humans.
VERDICT Celebrating the strength of human and animal ties, this compelling and satisfying novel is similar in spirit to Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey. But fans of time travel fiction such as Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" books will also enjoy this work's descriptive cultural and historical detail.
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