Lucky Dog | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Barrowcliffe
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0312342802
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN: 9780312342807
ASIN: 0312342802
Publication Date: January 24, 2006
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Dave Bartok is not having the best of years. His mother has just died, he is an addicted poker player, and (hugely in debt), his real estate business is sinking, and he doesn’t really like his longtime girlfriend. When he gets saddled with an abandoned dog, he doesn’t think things can get worse. And then Reg the dog starts talking --and only Dave can hear him.
At first Dave thinks he’s gone crazy, but he soon realizes he’s found his soul mate. Dave and Reg start off on a madcap adventure that will find them tangled up with the mob, involved in an illegal real estate deal, cleaning up at the poker table, and stumbling toward true love.
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 I loved it!! November 2, 2007
Ratmammy (Ratmammy's Town, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
LUCKY DOG by Mark Barrowcliffe
November 2, 2007
Rating: 4/5 Stars
What a funny book! The premise is all too hilarious - A man, who works in real estate, inherits, so to speak, a dog that he discovers can talk, but only to him. Dave Barker is a very honest real estate agent, which is why he hasn't been as successful as some of his contemporaries. But what he really is awful at is gambling. He has an addiction to poker and he just doesn't do that well.
So, now he has a dog that talks. No one else can hear the dog talk. The dog, by the way, is called Reginald (Reg), and he's a smartass, but very loyal to Dave. Dave currently is living with his girlfriend Lyndsey but he's lusting after his employee Lucy. He really wishes Lucy were his girlfriend. But in the mean time, he has his girlfriend Lyndsey, and while their relationship seems to be OK at first, as the reader gets to know Lyndsey better, we begin to see some problems...
In the meantime, Dave gets involved in a real estate deal (by accident - he wasn't looking to make a deal) that will set him for life. It centers on an old wealthy woman and her estate, and her need to give money away to the dogs (literally - she loves dogs). When word gets out, Dave's life takes a turn for the worse, and it all takes place in his world of poker, and a very rough set of men, including one that calls himself Cat. When Dave realizes that Reg can help him win these poker games, his life turns around and now he's starting to make money. But as long as no one catches on (how could they? no one would believe a dog could talk!), Dave is ensured that he'll win at poker, he'll no longer be in debt, and he is set for life.
But of course things never go the way we want or expect. And the thing that goes wrong is that Lyndsey, who now knows about the real estate deal that Dave made, and knowing they are going to be moving up, refuses to have Reg come along to their new abode. She hates dogs, and that includes Reg. Dave is beside himself and does not know what to do. Who does he choose? His dog Reg, who Lyndsey says will be dead in a few years, so what future is there in that? Or does he choose Lyndsey, whom he could live with for the rest of his life? Tough choice...
LUCKY DOG is a funny Laugh Out Loud book that only a Brit could write. I'd love to read a sequel if Mr. Barrowcliffe would so incline. The ending was very sentimental and sweet, and brought a tear to my eyes, and that puppy that Dave picked up towards the end of the book, very cute! (Another talking dog?). For those who love British humor and talking dogs and people who love them, , LUCKY DOG is the perfect book for you.
 Just Loved It! August 31, 2007
C. L. McNamara (Illinois, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I not much on writing reviews, but I wanted to take the time to say how much I just LOVED this book.
 A wonderful book. January 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An outstanding book, especially for those who like Garfield. The story is about a man who is going through a tough time. When he looses his girlfriend he finds this dog. As to only make things worse, the dog soon begins to talk to him, but the dog will only speak to him. This author has caught the mind of a dog so very well. This book does include some British humor that I did not understand but caught on quickly. A wonderful book for the whole family, and those who have dogs.
During the middle of the book it tends to get slow, but then gets faster. This book follows a man during his hard times, but his dog is always there to help and cheer him up. You will never look at your dog the same.
 Needed more dog interaction December 6, 2006
Cowboy Greg (Fort Worth, Texas, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Upon first finding this book the description on the back cover had me hooked. But as I read the book I became disappointed in the role of the dog, Reg. I expected much more interaction between him and the lead character, Dave. But rather than the book being entirely about Dave's view into the dog's life, the dog becomes part of Dave's bigger story. Don't take me wrong, however, there is interaction and Dave does learn a few things from Reg. But the focus of the story seems to be more on Dave's life, his poker playing, his manipulative girlfriend, and his gradual decline of morality.
In the end I expected a big exciting "come back from behind" victory for the good guys. Well, it turned out to be more like a "come back and tie the game". I think it could have been stronger. One final note: There are a few sections in the book that are less than suitable for children. I don't think these scenes added to the story, but they have prevented me from passing the book to by 14-year-old son.
If dogs could talk outloud--what fun! June 5, 2006
S McVey (KS United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Border Collie on the front cover caught my eye and the quotes on the back like...On couches being chewable because they are actually sausages..."it's got skin, it's got stuffing, what am I not getting here?"
It is about a guy that is down on his luck and he acquires a dog that speaks to him and only him. I think the author has caught a dog's mind pretty well! Like when Reg is sniffing the clean laundry "Washing, watch it whirr and change the smells. It's like magic!" The "information post" is also a good one.
A fun read, especially for anyone who loves dogs!
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