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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Short Books, London (1 Mar 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 190497788X
ISBN-13: 978-1904977889
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Guardian, April 22, 2006

Ollie is a joy. So is reading about him. Walking Ollie is the best book about a dog for years.

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An intriguing meditation on fame and posterity. A thoughtful novel that stands out in a world of identikit publishing.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read!, 8 Aug 2006

By	Milly Smith (Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking Ollie (Hardcover)

We've all heard the saying `never judge a book by its cover'. Well it's certainly apt with this book. The cartoon style cover made me think that it would just be another `chick flick' style book (not the sort of book I enjoy all that much), so I originally by-passed this book in the book store.

I nearly made the same mistake once before with a book called Shakespeare My Butt! which turned out to be nothing much ado about Shakespeare at all, but instead was a fabulously funny read about the life and times of the author (John Donoghue), his new puppy (Barney), as well as a whole host of other very entertaining digressions.

I'm glad I finally picked up Walking Ollie and began reading it. It's not a `chick flick' book at all, but a lovely account of a new owner and his heart winning dog who could also be quite a nuisance at times. Although not as funny as I had hoped, it's nonetheless an enjoyable read - especially if you have a penchant for books that remind you of the trauma of adjusting to life with your new four-legged friend!

All in all, I hope I've learned my lesson and will in future give books with uninspiring covers or weird titles a second glance - they can turn out to be surprisingly wonderful reads.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great book even if you aren't a dog lover, 6 April 2007

By	E. Dale "elained2" (W. Yorks, England UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm not really a dog lover, in fact I am frightened of some of the large and aggressive breeds but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Maybe because some of the daft things Ollie does remind me of my daughters dog. Ollie is a rescued lurcher who is terrified of men as well as plastic bags and a whole variety of other things. This dosn't bode well for the author as he takes Ollie on the majority of his walks. Although he originally buys the dog for his partner as she is missing the dog her previous partnet r got custody of he does fall in love with Ollie. Although it is a long slow process Ollie does improve and does actually start to take notice of his owner. This book is very funny in places. A good read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Lurcher owners, 4 April 2007

By	K. J. FitzGerald-Gorham "lurcherlass" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an absolute gem and should be compulsory reading for all Lurcher owners. It had me crying with laughter and cringing at all the scenarios I recognised so well. Everyone who's read this book has loved it and it's recommended reading on the Lurcher Link website now. Stephen has encapsulated all the highs and lows of owning a Saluki Lurcher!

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is awful!
I'm a dog lover, a rescue lurcher owner and have a saluki cross, which is why I hate this book!
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Published 11 months ago by Bob Burrows

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I got about half way through this book. In that time I think I learned more about the author's love of sport than Ollie. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Coolbex

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Walking Ollie is very touching and tender and a great read too. a must buy for all dog lovers and very funny as well.

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