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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun! Nov 21 2012
By Evelyn Seto
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun and easy to read. The author has the dog's character down to a 't'!
Anyone who has a dog will relate.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, amazing Mar 8 2010
By Kiro
Format:Hardcover
Wonderful book. After having read "Dog on It", I have been waiting for a sequel from Spencer Quinn. The dog, Chet, is superbly funny. The insight into the canine mind that Quinn provides is so detailed and quite realistic, while still refraining from anthropomorphizing him. In their second adventure, Chet and Bernie investigate the disappearance of a tiny, female show dog. Their task appeared simple enough, but a web of deception and mystery lurks in every corner. If you love dogs, you must read it. If you don't, you still must.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Five woofs for Chet Jan 7 2010
By Rita Sydney - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It would be hard to beat the first Chet and Bernie mystery (Dog on It) but this one is equal to it. For new readers, understand that the story is told by Chet, the dog. (See reviews of the first book to appreciate how successfully this technique was used.)

Chet, when referring to Bernie and himself, always says "me and Bernie." It seems exactly what a canine like Chet would do. Undying devotion to Bernie but no shying from his own sense of self.

Chet is his usual doggy self; we see Chet the Jet in his glory running and jumping. His food preferences are plain: at the top is bacon, cooked juicy, but nothing wrong with raw. There's NO food that's not tryable. We see his first experience with a bear claw; understanding "bear" and "claw" Chet's not about to gobble it down.

It's easy to focus on Chet in the story but the reader can also appreciate the dialogue between Bernie and other characters. We don't need Chet to tell us how clever it often is.

There's a nice sequence when Chet has to take care of Princess, a little fluff ball of a show dog. Chet was amazed how her legs would be a blur while her body didn't move very far.

Readers who love these stories should try the web site [...] for a daily dose of this wonderful canine.

(A note to Mr. Quinn: We don't need the continuing question about Chet's health to keep us reading.)

Oh yes, about the plot. It's good. Maybe better than in the first book. The fact that it's an after thought in this review says a lot. Come for a mystery and stay for a story of the wonderful relationship between Chet and Bernie.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first...maybe better! Jan 9 2010
By J. Hoidal - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read the first book several times and listen to the audio frequently. I was excited to know about the second book in the series and pre-ordered it. There was a little trepidation on my part because sequels are not always up to the standard of the original. Not so with this one. Just loved THEREBY HANGS A TAIL. Finished it at 3 AM so I can pass it on to friends and family who are waiting to read it. If you've ever loved a dog, or have had a dog as a friend, you will understand this book. Chet is SO true to form. His attention span is limited, but his love and faith in Bernie is unconditional. Great book. I recommend it. If you're offended by swearing, be warned there are a few places where pungent language has been used. (By the "perps" mostly.)

Grandma Jean
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4.0 out of 5 stars Has everything but a plot Feb 22 2010
By TropicalMinnesota - Published on Amazon.com
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I really enjoyed "Dog On It" last year and looked forward to reading this sequel. Although this book was funny and I appreciated Chet's viewpoints, I didn't like it nearly as much. Maybe it was because the characters were flatter or it was not as novel the second time around, maybe it was just that the plot was weak (and the last page totally unbelievable), but it seemed to be a cheap knock-off of "Dog On It". Still good, but not nearly as good as the original.
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