Official Review: The Salty Dog by Debbie White
Posted: 01 Jun 2015, 11:23
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Salty Dog" by Debbie White.]
4 out of 4 stars
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The Salty Dog by Debbie White is a book in the romantic genre. It follows the story of Libby as she overcomes loss and moves on in life.
Libby and Luke had the perfect life: a spacious condo in San Francisco, successful careers and a cute dog to complete the picture. Luke, however, did not consider his career successful since he wanted to do something else: fishing. So, both of them decide to leave the corporate jungle and try their luck at commercial fishing at Bodega Bay. Settling down at the beautiful Bodega Bay and setting up their business is difficult. Eventually the couple is able to stabilize their business and Libby stops having doubts about following Luke’s dreams. Just when they thought that everything was going good for them a calamity strikes. Life has changed forever for Libby now. Will Libby be able to accept the change and begin life anew?
This is a short, contemporary story woven with nostalgia about life's good times, bad times and the void between the good and the bad times. Libby tries to juggle not only with their fishing enterprise, but their little restaurant also. Her motto is to keep striving, despite the great misfortune that strikes her life. For a successful and independent woman, Libby does end up being the person who yielded everything for the man in her life. At some points in the story, I felt that Libby had to be the one to do all the yielding. On the other hand, despite the fact that initially she wasn’t inclined to shifting base to Bodega, eventually she ends up loving the place and living Luke’s fantasies. While that may seem a bit too sacrificing, her love for Luke is heartwarming.
The author’s characterization is pretty good. Looking at the story from an age viewpoint, the characters are not 20-year-olds simply out of school, but rather more seasoned individuals managing genuine living. One of my favorite characters was Harley, Luke and Libby’s dog. He is Libby’s constant companion who helped her get through some of the worst moments in her life. The author’s portrayal of Harley’s love for Luke is touching. Even though I am not a dog lover, I could sympathize with Harley’s pain and loss.
At the core of the story, is the theme of loss and moving on in life, which Libby does admirably. The author has spun a tale which is realistic and around relatable characters. It is not the simplest adventure, but rather when all the wrinkles are at long last smoothed out, the reader would feel satisfied that Libby would live a content life. The story has a melancholy feel to it and yet it ends with the coming of spring. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves a deep and thought provoking romance which has the added bonus of being a short read. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Salty Dog by Debbie White is a book in the romantic genre. It follows the story of Libby as she overcomes loss and moves on in life.
Libby and Luke had the perfect life: a spacious condo in San Francisco, successful careers and a cute dog to complete the picture. Luke, however, did not consider his career successful since he wanted to do something else: fishing. So, both of them decide to leave the corporate jungle and try their luck at commercial fishing at Bodega Bay. Settling down at the beautiful Bodega Bay and setting up their business is difficult. Eventually the couple is able to stabilize their business and Libby stops having doubts about following Luke’s dreams. Just when they thought that everything was going good for them a calamity strikes. Life has changed forever for Libby now. Will Libby be able to accept the change and begin life anew?
This is a short, contemporary story woven with nostalgia about life's good times, bad times and the void between the good and the bad times. Libby tries to juggle not only with their fishing enterprise, but their little restaurant also. Her motto is to keep striving, despite the great misfortune that strikes her life. For a successful and independent woman, Libby does end up being the person who yielded everything for the man in her life. At some points in the story, I felt that Libby had to be the one to do all the yielding. On the other hand, despite the fact that initially she wasn’t inclined to shifting base to Bodega, eventually she ends up loving the place and living Luke’s fantasies. While that may seem a bit too sacrificing, her love for Luke is heartwarming.
The author’s characterization is pretty good. Looking at the story from an age viewpoint, the characters are not 20-year-olds simply out of school, but rather more seasoned individuals managing genuine living. One of my favorite characters was Harley, Luke and Libby’s dog. He is Libby’s constant companion who helped her get through some of the worst moments in her life. The author’s portrayal of Harley’s love for Luke is touching. Even though I am not a dog lover, I could sympathize with Harley’s pain and loss.
At the core of the story, is the theme of loss and moving on in life, which Libby does admirably. The author has spun a tale which is realistic and around relatable characters. It is not the simplest adventure, but rather when all the wrinkles are at long last smoothed out, the reader would feel satisfied that Libby would live a content life. The story has a melancholy feel to it and yet it ends with the coming of spring. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves a deep and thought provoking romance which has the added bonus of being a short read. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
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