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Violence
Barely any
Death from cancer; a car accident; some minor violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
A false accusation of sexual assault is a major plot element; adult romantic relationship
Substance Use
None
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores grief, injustice, and the tenacity of love — emotionally affecting but not traumatizing
What this book is about
Narrated by Enzo, the philosophically minded dog of race car driver Denny Swift, the novel follows Denny through marriage, fatherhood, his wife's death from cancer, and a devastating legal battle in which his in-laws attempt to take his daughter. A warm, emotionally rich novel about loyalty, love, and the conviction that tomorrow will be better.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Death of a beloved spouse from cancer
False accusation of sexual assault against the protagonist
Emotionally intense custody battle
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