Sight Hound.SIGHT HOUND. Pam Houston. 2004/2005. Read by a full cast. 7 cds. 8.5 hrs. Books on Tape. 1-4159-1939-9. $63.00. Vinyl; plot notes. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. This love story, laced with humor, is unusual in that its main character is a dog named Dante, an enlightened creature who has a distinct speaking role. Dante is a beautiful Irish wolfhound Irish wolfhound, breed of very large hound whose origins may be traced back many centuries in Ireland. The tallest of dogs, it stands about 34 in. (86.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 140 lb (63.5 kg). Its rough, wiry coat is usually gray in color. who bears excruciatingly painful cancer treatment with dignity and calmness that impress a world-renowned veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. and his staff. Dante will not succumb to his cancer until he feels that his owner Rae, who loves animals but has a stagnant personal life, will have a joyful life without him. Each character takes a turn and tells his or her side. These characters include another dog, ditzy dit·zy adj. Variant of ditsy. ditzy or ditsy Adjective [ditzier, ditziest] or ditsier, ditsiest Slang Rose Beast, and a cat. Dante's voice is deep and serious, resonating res·o·nate v. res·o·nat·ed, res·o·nat·ing, res·o·nates v.intr. 1. To exhibit or produce resonance or resonant effects. 2. with wisdom without being maudlin maud·lin adj. Effusively or tearfully sentimental: "displayed an almost maudlin concern for the welfare of animals" Aldous Huxley. See Synonyms at sentimental. . Rose's voice reveals a delightful fun-loving spirit who makes you feel you are inside the dog and romping through the fields having fun. The variety of voices enhances this novel immensely. Sherri Ginsberg, Libn., Chapel Hill, NC J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advance students and adults. This code will help librarians and teacher working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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