Customer Reviews:
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 A Lovely Cruise June 3, 2008
Dog Mom (Georgia, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A must for dog lovers and would-be adventurers. If you've ever been to Europe and seen the canal boats you may have thought about what it would be like to live and travel as the Darlington's did. The story of their travels is like no other. More than a travel log, it is funny and touching, with a bit of history and humor. The exploits and insights of Jim the whippet as Darlington tells them are priceless. You can feel the water beneath you and the sun on your face. You'll cheer them on, and be inspired by their courage.
 narrow dog to carcassonne June 2, 2008
C. Allee (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Narrow Dog to Carcassonne
This is a wonderful tale of 2 British retirees and their brave dog, Jim, who set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They travel through the canals of Britain, cross the English Channel (a terrifying journey if there ever was one!) and then cruise the French canals.
Pubs, locks, odd folks and a dog who loves to run and hates boats. What a voyage!
Darlington's voice is wry, dry and full of literary references.
Dog lovers, adventure readers, and armchair travelers will all enjoy cruising with Jim and the Darlingtons.
My Dear Whippet: Narrow Dog May 30, 2008
C. Odegard (Friday Harbor, WA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As an American Couple who spent 6 weeks in a "hire-narrowboat" on the canals of England in the mid-'80's, Jim Whippet and his owner's, the Darlington's account of such living is "spot-on". Yes, you'll need to love dogs, english slang, have some expertise with Franglaise (french-enmeshed-with-english) but the book's factual travelogue with associational memories and whippet understandings is a wonderful read.
Of course if you expect a plot, a mystery, logical sequencing or the inanities of FOX TV soundbites: Please save yourself the trouble. IF on the other hand, you delight in conversations with real foreigners (British, French and Canine), as well random bits of philosophy, poetry, and fantasies, then BUY THIS BOOK IT'S FUN!
 Could have been much better May 19, 2008
C. Hilton
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a disappointment because the author took an exciting trip but he spends too much time illustrating his personal prejudices and shortcomings. It's too bad that Eric Newby couldn't have taken the same journey. His would be a better book.
Like Getting to Know a New Friend May 18, 2008
J. Swain (Northern California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It takes a few pages to catch on to the authors style and sense of humor but is well worth the effort because you will be taken on an unusual journey with the author, his wife and their dog and treated to his unique sense of the world and the people he encounters. The book is overflowing with humor, charm, wit and pathos. I finished it too quickly and now I am eagerly waiting for the next one.
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