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Atticus: A Woman’s Journey with the World’s Worst Behaved Dog
A heart-warming and deliciously funny story about the world’s worst behaved dog and how he trained his human how to love herself again.
Through the haze of vodka and self-loathing, Hazel Roundtree saw the poor creature lying in a ditch.
One brown eye. One blue.
Covered in mud and crying from pain, the puppy was desperately trying to free itself from a hopeless situation.
She almost kept walking by. She had her own problems and besides… no one had ever stopped to help her.
Who we’re ultimately meant to be is a journey without end, but there’s always a defined start…
Hazel had no idea the dog would be her beginning, her second chance, the miracle she never saw coming. She named him Atticus. He grew up to be a very bad—and completely awesome—dog. He took Hazel on a life-changing journey filled with mischievous adventure to find her happily ever after. In the end, Hazel grew up to be completely awesome, too.
Through the haze of vodka and self-loathing, Hazel Roundtree saw the poor creature lying in a ditch.
One brown eye. One blue.
Covered in mud and crying from pain, the puppy was desperately trying to free itself from a hopeless situation.
She almost kept walking by. She had her own problems and besides… no one had ever stopped to help her.
Who we’re ultimately meant to be is a journey without end, but there’s always a defined start…
Hazel had no idea the dog would be her beginning, her second chance, the miracle she never saw coming. She named him Atticus. He grew up to be a very bad—and completely awesome—dog. He took Hazel on a life-changing journey filled with mischievous adventure to find her happily ever after. In the end, Hazel grew up to be completely awesome, too.
First published June 12, 2018
About the author
S. Bennett
2 books100 followersS. Bennett is the pen name for New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Sawyer Bennett.
Under the name S. Bennett, Sawyer writes general, young adult and women’s fiction stories that deal with the realities we face on a daily basis such as love, loss, personal growth and all things in between. She tackles difficult issues with grace, while adding her signature humor along the way. Because Sawyer is a romance writer at heart, you’re likely to find a love story within each of her books, though it’s not always a guarantee.
When she isn’t writing as S. Bennett, she’s writing contemporary romance as Sawyer Bennett, and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.
Under the name S. Bennett, Sawyer writes general, young adult and women’s fiction stories that deal with the realities we face on a daily basis such as love, loss, personal growth and all things in between. She tackles difficult issues with grace, while adding her signature humor along the way. Because Sawyer is a romance writer at heart, you’re likely to find a love story within each of her books, though it’s not always a guarantee.
When she isn’t writing as S. Bennett, she’s writing contemporary romance as Sawyer Bennett, and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.
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June 17, 2018
*5 Stars*
ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
Wow. I don’t even know where to start. This book was amazing. I loved it so hard.
I know that Atticus is the star of the story, and he sure is a crazy and loveable dog. But, for me, this story is about so much more. Its about learning about oneself, finding your own worth, realising your past mistakes, surrounding yourself with the right people, and making your life the best life it can be.
I loved how easily this story flowed, and how we got both Hazel and Atticus’ perspectives. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Hazel learn to love herself again, with the help of Atti and the other good people she found around her at just the right time in her life.
That crazy dog brought so many people together, and whilst this story has so many deep and serious moments, its just full of so much love. I know that the things that Atti does in the book are things he really has done in real life, but how much of the rest is fiction and how much isn’t, I’m not sure. Whatever way it is though, I hope that Sawyer Bennett has so much pride in this book. Because these characters and this story are truly some of my favourites.
If you want a light and fluffy story, this is partially it. But if you want a story full of heart, one that feels real - then this is definitely your book. I cannot recommend enough. Love, love love.
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Wow. I don’t even know where to start. This book was amazing. I loved it so hard.
I know that Atticus is the star of the story, and he sure is a crazy and loveable dog. But, for me, this story is about so much more. Its about learning about oneself, finding your own worth, realising your past mistakes, surrounding yourself with the right people, and making your life the best life it can be.
I loved how easily this story flowed, and how we got both Hazel and Atticus’ perspectives. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Hazel learn to love herself again, with the help of Atti and the other good people she found around her at just the right time in her life.
That crazy dog brought so many people together, and whilst this story has so many deep and serious moments, its just full of so much love. I know that the things that Atti does in the book are things he really has done in real life, but how much of the rest is fiction and how much isn’t, I’m not sure. Whatever way it is though, I hope that Sawyer Bennett has so much pride in this book. Because these characters and this story are truly some of my favourites.
If you want a light and fluffy story, this is partially it. But if you want a story full of heart, one that feels real - then this is definitely your book. I cannot recommend enough. Love, love love.
Review also on my blog - Atticus - S Bennett
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June 17, 2018
*****FIVE STARS+++++++*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
I’m not sure at what point in my life I became an absolute doormat, but I know I let it happen. But more than all of these new realizations about myself is the one thing that changed it all.
Atticus.
Having responsibility for him gave me purpose. Seeing the way he loves me for who I am and nothing more makes me realize there are many types of love in this world, and I wasn’t searching for the right type.
The unconditional type.
I’m so in love with Sawyer Bennett right now. This book caught me off guard. I had no idea that Sawyer could write such a heartwarming and equally heartbreaking story that would affect me so deeply. My friends know I am a HUGE dog lover. My Phoebe is my WORLD!! She is a total diva and could tie with Atticus for the most misbehaved dog ever but just like the Heroine, Hazel, I wouldn’t have her any other way! This story spoke to me on so many levels and I felt that Hazel was my kindred spirit. While there is a romance in this book, it takes a backseat to the heart of this story which is family, friends, and the unconditional love that only a special fur baby can give us!
Hazel Roundtree is at the absolute lowest point of her life. Her husband left her for another woman and kicked her out of their home a few months back. She’s got a part-time job at a bar making less than minimum wage and is currently taking residence on her friend’s couch since she doesn’t have enough money to afford a place of her own. Estranged from her mother and sister, she literally has no one to lean on. Then one day she stumbles upon a cute ball of fur that’s caught up in some barbed wire in a muddy ditch. Hazel has never had a dog in her life but something about that little guy tugs on her heart and she rescues him. She takes him to a local veterinary clinic and with only $8 in her pocket she hopes that the good doctor will take care of the pup out of the goodness of his heart. Oley Peele is a cranky old man and at first, he comes off extremely crotchety but they work out a deal between them. He mends the poor pup’s injuries and Hazel works off what she owes at his clinic.
This will be the beginning of two of the greatest and most impactful relationships in Hazel’s life. From then on out, Hazel starts to undergo a transformation. No longer allowing herself to be a doormat and looking for love with all the wrong men. Atticus along with Oley become the main focus of her life. Atticus is a rambunctious and misbehaving ball of fur but he brings a sense of peace and happiness to Hazel’s life that she has never had before.
Hazel’s adoptive family grows when she invites her friend Bernard, a homeless Vietnam war veteran, over for their weekly dinners and baseball game watching. As the story progresses, she ends up with a good job, a nice apartment of her own, and a couple of old men who become secondary father figures to her. She is finally putting herself first and things are falling into place nicely for her.
There is basically no steam in this story and honestly, I think it would have been out of place if it was. Love will come to Hazel and it will be at the right time and with the PERFECT guy! I’m so happy that she got her HEA. By the time I got to the end of this book, I felt like she was a good friend.
Get ready to cry so hard, you’ll find it hard to breathe. Keep that box of Kleenex handy. I can’t remember when a story hit me this hard!!
Here are my overall ratings
Atticus: 5
Hazel: 5
Plot: 5
Angst: 4
Steam: 1
Bond Between Atticus & Hazel: 5++++++++
And here's my little misbehaving fur baby, Phoebe! From the moment she came into my life she's had me wrapped around her little paw and I wouldn't have it any other way!!
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I’m not sure at what point in my life I became an absolute doormat, but I know I let it happen. But more than all of these new realizations about myself is the one thing that changed it all.
Atticus.
Having responsibility for him gave me purpose. Seeing the way he loves me for who I am and nothing more makes me realize there are many types of love in this world, and I wasn’t searching for the right type.
The unconditional type.
I’m so in love with Sawyer Bennett right now. This book caught me off guard. I had no idea that Sawyer could write such a heartwarming and equally heartbreaking story that would affect me so deeply. My friends know I am a HUGE dog lover. My Phoebe is my WORLD!! She is a total diva and could tie with Atticus for the most misbehaved dog ever but just like the Heroine, Hazel, I wouldn’t have her any other way! This story spoke to me on so many levels and I felt that Hazel was my kindred spirit. While there is a romance in this book, it takes a backseat to the heart of this story which is family, friends, and the unconditional love that only a special fur baby can give us!
Hazel Roundtree is at the absolute lowest point of her life. Her husband left her for another woman and kicked her out of their home a few months back. She’s got a part-time job at a bar making less than minimum wage and is currently taking residence on her friend’s couch since she doesn’t have enough money to afford a place of her own. Estranged from her mother and sister, she literally has no one to lean on. Then one day she stumbles upon a cute ball of fur that’s caught up in some barbed wire in a muddy ditch. Hazel has never had a dog in her life but something about that little guy tugs on her heart and she rescues him. She takes him to a local veterinary clinic and with only $8 in her pocket she hopes that the good doctor will take care of the pup out of the goodness of his heart. Oley Peele is a cranky old man and at first, he comes off extremely crotchety but they work out a deal between them. He mends the poor pup’s injuries and Hazel works off what she owes at his clinic.
This will be the beginning of two of the greatest and most impactful relationships in Hazel’s life. From then on out, Hazel starts to undergo a transformation. No longer allowing herself to be a doormat and looking for love with all the wrong men. Atticus along with Oley become the main focus of her life. Atticus is a rambunctious and misbehaving ball of fur but he brings a sense of peace and happiness to Hazel’s life that she has never had before.
Hazel’s adoptive family grows when she invites her friend Bernard, a homeless Vietnam war veteran, over for their weekly dinners and baseball game watching. As the story progresses, she ends up with a good job, a nice apartment of her own, and a couple of old men who become secondary father figures to her. She is finally putting herself first and things are falling into place nicely for her.
There is basically no steam in this story and honestly, I think it would have been out of place if it was. Love will come to Hazel and it will be at the right time and with the PERFECT guy! I’m so happy that she got her HEA. By the time I got to the end of this book, I felt like she was a good friend.
Get ready to cry so hard, you’ll find it hard to breathe. Keep that box of Kleenex handy. I can’t remember when a story hit me this hard!!
Here are my overall ratings
Atticus: 5
Hazel: 5
Plot: 5
Angst: 4
Steam: 1
Bond Between Atticus & Hazel: 5++++++++
And here's my little misbehaving fur baby, Phoebe! From the moment she came into my life she's had me wrapped around her little paw and I wouldn't have it any other way!!
ATTICUS is currently available! One-click it now!
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June 11, 2018
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step”
-Lao Tzu
I read so many romances that every now and then I have the desire to seek out books that are on the lighter side, fun, unique and a real joy to read. Atticus took me by complete surprise though because while it was those things, it was so much more than I could have ever expected.
Atticus is definitely worthy of having his own book. He has lived a life worth sharing and has a story worth telling. I am always very wary of reading stories or watching movies for that matter centred on animals. I always end up crying my eyes out, feeling depressed and incredibly sad. So when I took the plunge to read Atticus, it was with a large amount of trepidation, but I’m so glad I did. It was a hilarious and heart-warming story about unconditional love and also that maybe not all hope is lost.
Hazel is a high school drop-out turned bartender, whose husband has thrown her out on the street and therefore is broke and living on her friends couch. Hazel has been through a lot in her life. As a result of everything that has happened, the decisions she has made (right or wrong), she has ended up feeling worthless and incapable of taking care of herself. Hazel lacks any real drive to accomplish anything and has a complete lack of self-respect/love for herself.
When Hazel was walking one morning, completely hungover from a night of drinking and drugs, she hears a yelp; a cry for help perhaps? So when she goes to find what it is, she discovers a dog that is in dire need of help and rescuing. While reading this I was concerned Hazel would not do the right thing and she did contemplate it, so as each thought went through her mind I became really nervous. However, I’m happy to report she took the dog to the Vet for some much needed medical attention.
Little does Hazel know at the time, that in rescuing Atticus he returns the favour to her and rescues her right back; he became everything she never knew she needed and changed her life in more ways than one.
“When the woman appeared, I thought I would just die from pure happiness that someone had found me. She looked nice, although she smelled a little stale.
She also smelled… unhappy.”
Atticus! What can I possibility say about that crazy ass dog? I fell big time for him and loved nothing more than reading his POV, the thoughts that went through his mind were down right hilarious to the point where I can’t remember the last book I read that made me laugh so hard.
Atticus was such a profound and poignant story about friendship, family, unconditional love and the hope of a new beginning. How can you ever expect anyone to love you when you can’t even love yourself? Atticus changed all that and it was an absolute joy to read. Note to my romance reading buds, there is little romance in this story, which was a nice change of pace for me and something completely different, which I adored.
Sawyer Bennett has thoughtfully crafted an addictive and beautiful adventure that I know I will never forget. I could not recommend this story enough, and not just to animal lovers either, but to all who love being immersed in a story that could potentially change your life. Everyone deserves a friend like Atticus!
November 25, 2020
It's hard to explain a book like Atticus. Saying it's heartwarming, emotional and fun makes it seem insignificant.
By the end of the book, I realised that I haven't laughed or cried this hard in a while. Atticus is a joy to read. A heartwarming book that leaves you with a torrent of feel good vibes.
A book based on the joy that is Atticus , the dog. Told in the dual POV of Atticus and his human mom, Hazel. I hope you get to venture into the adventures of Hazel and Atticus... You will laugh with joy and exasperation... This book is for the lost soul, the broken hearted, for the dog lovers, animal lovers,but most of all Atticus is,just... It's there to make you smile and to be honest, you really don't need a reason to be happy. Do you?
If you're in a mood to read a book that will leave you smiling and laughing with pure unadulterated happiness...this book is it.
Simply put, Atticus is mayhem is the best possible way.
PS: Atticus has his own instagram profile... So read on to witness real life adventures being captured for our entertainment.
Happy Reading!
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June 14, 2018
Atticus is certainly a journey and with it Sawyer Bennett delivers an entirely delightful tale about a smart and ornery dog who gave his owner purpose and unconditional love helping her build her confidence and self-respect.
Hazel Roundtree was a high school-dropout bartender who thought herself worthless and without aim until one day she came across a “puppy in a ditch, wrapped in barbed wire, freezing and starving.” She was going leave him. She could barely take care of herself, much less another life. She decided to save him and in the end he saved her too because having Atticus depend on her forced Hazel to grow up along with him. And he didn’t just bring her love, he brought mischief, laughter and good friends along the way.
Bennett knows how to pen an appealing story with addictive adventure harmonized with heartfelt moments. Atticus’ entries are fun and engaging, he’s curious and naughty but also attentive, caring and smart. Even though she has a lot to work on, Hazel is a sensitive and ultimately strong woman who just needed a push in the right directing and a few breaks.
I was completely captivated not just by Hazel and Atticus, but by every person she came in contact after she found him. I loved how Hazel grew and matured and even through heartbreak, she found true happiness. While I normally read romance novels and I’ve read a lot by Sawyer Bennett, this is a story of a different nature, it’s about kindness, finding oneself, redemption and family, and of course there’s also romantic love! It will fill you with all the best feelings from start to finish. I laughed and cried and smiled. If you’re looking for a feel good read that’s sweet and touching, look no further.
Atticus is a women’s literature novel by Sawyer Bennett. It is a standalone story told by dual points of view (Hazel & Atticus the dog) with a happy ending.
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* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via SocialButterfly PR. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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Hazel Roundtree was a high school-dropout bartender who thought herself worthless and without aim until one day she came across a “puppy in a ditch, wrapped in barbed wire, freezing and starving.” She was going leave him. She could barely take care of herself, much less another life. She decided to save him and in the end he saved her too because having Atticus depend on her forced Hazel to grow up along with him. And he didn’t just bring her love, he brought mischief, laughter and good friends along the way.
‘I live by the motto “I regret nothing”. I learned that little philosophy when I pooped in Chuck’s shoe, and I knew Hazel respected it.’ ~ Atticus
Bennett knows how to pen an appealing story with addictive adventure harmonized with heartfelt moments. Atticus’ entries are fun and engaging, he’s curious and naughty but also attentive, caring and smart. Even though she has a lot to work on, Hazel is a sensitive and ultimately strong woman who just needed a push in the right directing and a few breaks.
I was completely captivated not just by Hazel and Atticus, but by every person she came in contact after she found him. I loved how Hazel grew and matured and even through heartbreak, she found true happiness. While I normally read romance novels and I’ve read a lot by Sawyer Bennett, this is a story of a different nature, it’s about kindness, finding oneself, redemption and family, and of course there’s also romantic love! It will fill you with all the best feelings from start to finish. I laughed and cried and smiled. If you’re looking for a feel good read that’s sweet and touching, look no further.
Atticus is a women’s literature novel by Sawyer Bennett. It is a standalone story told by dual points of view (Hazel & Atticus the dog) with a happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2kZPEks
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via SocialButterfly PR. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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June 12, 2018
🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶 🐶
Hazel is 32 years old. She's a bit lost in life. She never really found her place.
She left her parents and school when she was 18 and 'in love' and started working as a bar tender. Then she was married for six years and now she's living on a friend's couch, because her cheating hubby kicked her out of the house.
And then she finds Atticus.
Atticus wandered off when his owners were showing off his adorable siblings to buyers. Atticus probably wouldn't have sold for a good price because he has two different colored eyes. Not a good thing for buyers of such an expensive breed.
He wandered off because his already mega curious nose was drawn to the smell of meat in a neighbor's garden - but he got lost and ended up in a ditch - freezing, hurt and hungry.
Both Atticus and Hazel befriend the local vet. He helps them deal with their new life as pet owner and pet. And Hazel helps the old doc by working off Atticus's bill and by breathing life into the old vet practice again.
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Awwww that was so mega adorable!
This book is told in both Atticus and Hazel's POV and that is soo super cute!
Atticus is your typical dog. Mega happy to be alive and to belong to Hazel and to have food and get to play and to just be. And he gets in a lot of trouble!
And Hazel. She never used to care for anything. Or anybody else. Since she left her parents, she always had to look out for only herself. And now here's this little guy who requests all her attention and love and time. And she loves it. Finally someone who loves her madly. If only she would find a guy like that too! ☺ But this story is not really about that... at least not yet ;)
It was the most heartbreakingly adorable book. I loved reading about every moment in the new life of our two darlings and their new friends! There were so many funny moments, moving moments, sad moments, heartbreaking moments, adorable moments. I had lots of tears in my eyes!
Every little Atticus moments is just beyond beautiful. Every time he said that he's SO HAPPY TO BE WITH HAZEL or that he WAS SOOO HAPPY HE ALMOST PEED, BUT HE DIDN'T, BECAUSE HE WANTED TO BE A GOOD BOY FOR HAZEL ... ugh - I just wanted to cry every single time! He's sooo amazing and a menace of course! ☺☺
Such an AMAZING book with an amazing story about being lost and finding friends and love and hope and belonging and ... just read it - please! It's not your typical romance. Hazel doesn't meet her guy until very late into the book - it's mostly about Atticus and second chances and finding yourself and helping others and starting again and ugh nuff said .... 5 BIG AND FAT STARS!
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I had some problems with the writing...as with every Sawyer book. It's Sawyer's and my THING ☺ It's only me who has those problems with her writing. So please don't be worried or just scroll down and don't read the following...
I have a HUGE AS problem! ☺ You know the AS's I'm talking about? The AS that could/should be exchanged for a SINCE or a BECAUSE or just a comma/dot/pause/whatever.☺ It's a British and or legal thing (if it's a thing at all!) and it doesn't have anything to do in an American book by an American author. I would be ok with it if one (British) character would use it, but everyone uses it! I really don't want to insult Sawyer. I love her books, but ... please stop doing it. But pfff who am I to tell her what to do, so just forget I said anything! It doesn't stop her books from being great! Even though there were OVER THIRTY ASSES IN THIS BOOK! Ugh!
Hazel is 32 years old. She's a bit lost in life. She never really found her place.
She left her parents and school when she was 18 and 'in love' and started working as a bar tender. Then she was married for six years and now she's living on a friend's couch, because her cheating hubby kicked her out of the house.
And then she finds Atticus.
Atticus wandered off when his owners were showing off his adorable siblings to buyers. Atticus probably wouldn't have sold for a good price because he has two different colored eyes. Not a good thing for buyers of such an expensive breed.
He wandered off because his already mega curious nose was drawn to the smell of meat in a neighbor's garden - but he got lost and ended up in a ditch - freezing, hurt and hungry.
Both Atticus and Hazel befriend the local vet. He helps them deal with their new life as pet owner and pet. And Hazel helps the old doc by working off Atticus's bill and by breathing life into the old vet practice again.
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Awwww that was so mega adorable!
This book is told in both Atticus and Hazel's POV and that is soo super cute!
Atticus is your typical dog. Mega happy to be alive and to belong to Hazel and to have food and get to play and to just be. And he gets in a lot of trouble!
And Hazel. She never used to care for anything. Or anybody else. Since she left her parents, she always had to look out for only herself. And now here's this little guy who requests all her attention and love and time. And she loves it. Finally someone who loves her madly. If only she would find a guy like that too! ☺ But this story is not really about that... at least not yet ;)
It was the most heartbreakingly adorable book. I loved reading about every moment in the new life of our two darlings and their new friends! There were so many funny moments, moving moments, sad moments, heartbreaking moments, adorable moments. I had lots of tears in my eyes!
Every little Atticus moments is just beyond beautiful. Every time he said that he's SO HAPPY TO BE WITH HAZEL or that he WAS SOOO HAPPY HE ALMOST PEED, BUT HE DIDN'T, BECAUSE HE WANTED TO BE A GOOD BOY FOR HAZEL ... ugh - I just wanted to cry every single time! He's sooo amazing and a menace of course! ☺☺
Such an AMAZING book with an amazing story about being lost and finding friends and love and hope and belonging and ... just read it - please! It's not your typical romance. Hazel doesn't meet her guy until very late into the book - it's mostly about Atticus and second chances and finding yourself and helping others and starting again and ugh nuff said .... 5 BIG AND FAT STARS!
ATTICUS was the most adorable & beautiful & heartbreaking story about a woman and a dog who both needed love and a forever home!!!!! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Atticus - this one is MINE!
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I had some problems with the writing...as with every Sawyer book. It's Sawyer's and my THING ☺ It's only me who has those problems with her writing. So please don't be worried or just scroll down and don't read the following...
I have a HUGE AS problem! ☺ You know the AS's I'm talking about? The AS that could/should be exchanged for a SINCE or a BECAUSE or just a comma/dot/pause/whatever.☺ It's a British and or legal thing (if it's a thing at all!) and it doesn't have anything to do in an American book by an American author. I would be ok with it if one (British) character would use it, but everyone uses it! I really don't want to insult Sawyer. I love her books, but ... please stop doing it. But pfff who am I to tell her what to do, so just forget I said anything! It doesn't stop her books from being great! Even though there were OVER THIRTY ASSES IN THIS BOOK! Ugh!
December 29, 2021
Sometimes you pick up a book that you just love from the first page to the last.
That's this book.
If you want a life affirming book about a woman and her dog, look no further.
That's this book.
If you want a life affirming book about a woman and her dog, look no further.
June 11, 2018
5 adorable stars
First a little background here.
Some weeks or months ago I saw that cover on many of my bloggers friends.
I found it so cute and sweet that I read the blurb and discovered on the author’s page that Atticus did exist and had an IG account under the handler @atticuscrazydog
Intrigued I went to visit his account and laughed so hard at this dog’s shenanigans that I became a follower and requested the ARC. I crossed my fingers because I really wanted to read his story.
I am a dog owner and I just know how they can sometimes seem so human.
Atticus has an incredibly expressive face and you can read all his emotions.
When the ARC landed on my Kindle I dived in and read it in one sitting.
Told from dual POV, Atticus and Hazel’s POV, this story is moving, funny, insightful, sweet and many other things.
We begin with Atticus POV as a puppy. I must say Sawyer Bennet did a very good job being in a puppy’s skin. That of a very curious and adventurous pup who will follow a scent just to be thrown into a dire situation. It was really amusing to walk in a dog’s skin. See and smell everything. Experience the world through his eyes.
Atticus is really smart and empathic.
He may be behaved…when he wants. At heart he is good, generous and mischievous.
The second chapter if from Hazel Roundtree (I kid you not! What a name 😉)’s POV.
That chapter I was really, really apprehensive as Hazel was a mess. Drinking, smoking, living on a friend’s couch and only feeling worthy if she had a man to admire her.
Minimum effort. She barely survived and was not an inspiring human being.
I really thought “Oh crap! I don’t like her at all. What have I done requesting this book? I hate giving low ratings but I never lie…”. I really dreaded going on with my read.
But that’s the beauty of it as it left so much room for character’s development.
And that’s what it is all about: a “coming of age” story. Even if the female character is past her teen she still had to grow up. She had to become confident. She had to believe in her strength. Live through her own eyes (and yes through Atticus eyes) and not wait for a man to make her feel worthy.
Hazel will stumble upon Atticus and will save his life.
But Atticus will also save Hazel.
She barely could care for herself but she won’t abandon the pup. She won’t reject him or leave him alone!
Shouldering that responsibility will give her life a new purpose.
Just to give you a taste of the world through Atticus eyes, here is what he thought when Hazel rescued him
Everything seemed like Atticus had been put on earth to find Hazel and change her destiny.
I’ve spoken about Atticus and Hazel but the side characters were all interesting and surprising. They all were like onions with many layers you had to peel to get to the core of their story. Dr Peel the grumpy veterinarian but who hid a heart of gold; Bernard the homeless who had a complicated past but was so selfless ….
I cried when Atticus was lost and miserable.
I huffed and puffed when Hazel was such a mess.
I smiled when Hazel decided to save Atticus and that no one would hurt him. Over her dead body!
I laughed at Atticus shenanigans as it reminded so much of my dog.
I cried again when some moving moments happened in the book.
I rejoiced each time Hazel achieved something.
I ….
I FELT!
This is a feel good and insightful coming of age story.
One that will leave you all warm and fuzzy inside.
One that will make you want to adopt Atticus or at least follow him on IG.
A huge thank you to Sawyer for writing this story, documenting Atticus shenanigans on IG as they always lift my mood and for sending the book!!!
Recommend it? Without a doubt! And follow him on Instagram!
…..
Now one last quote for dog owners as it will certainly remind them of some mischief their own dog did:
“Standing on the couch, mischief and mayhem blazing in his eyes. His tail wagging, his mouth grinning, and the end of the toilet paper roll in his mouth. My first reaction? I snagged my phone, whipped the camera out, and took pictures of it all while laughing my ass off. Atticus grinned and wagged his tail, elated that he delighted me with his bad behavior. If there’s a reason why I can’t teach him to be good all the time is because most of the time, I can’t chastise him because I’m laughing too hard.”
Have you read another book written from the dog POV?
Thanks for reading!
Sophie
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First a little background here.
Some weeks or months ago I saw that cover on many of my bloggers friends.
I found it so cute and sweet that I read the blurb and discovered on the author’s page that Atticus did exist and had an IG account under the handler @atticuscrazydog
Intrigued I went to visit his account and laughed so hard at this dog’s shenanigans that I became a follower and requested the ARC. I crossed my fingers because I really wanted to read his story.
I am a dog owner and I just know how they can sometimes seem so human.
Atticus has an incredibly expressive face and you can read all his emotions.
When the ARC landed on my Kindle I dived in and read it in one sitting.
Told from dual POV, Atticus and Hazel’s POV, this story is moving, funny, insightful, sweet and many other things.
We begin with Atticus POV as a puppy. I must say Sawyer Bennet did a very good job being in a puppy’s skin. That of a very curious and adventurous pup who will follow a scent just to be thrown into a dire situation. It was really amusing to walk in a dog’s skin. See and smell everything. Experience the world through his eyes.
Atticus is really smart and empathic.
He may be behaved…when he wants. At heart he is good, generous and mischievous.
The second chapter if from Hazel Roundtree (I kid you not! What a name 😉)’s POV.
That chapter I was really, really apprehensive as Hazel was a mess. Drinking, smoking, living on a friend’s couch and only feeling worthy if she had a man to admire her.
Minimum effort. She barely survived and was not an inspiring human being.
I really thought “Oh crap! I don’t like her at all. What have I done requesting this book? I hate giving low ratings but I never lie…”. I really dreaded going on with my read.
“Squinting at my ash-covered fingertips, I realize it’s nothing more than a metaphor for my life. Floundering around, landing in crap situations, not learning my lesson, and repeating.”
But that’s the beauty of it as it left so much room for character’s development.
And that’s what it is all about: a “coming of age” story. Even if the female character is past her teen she still had to grow up. She had to become confident. She had to believe in her strength. Live through her own eyes (and yes through Atticus eyes) and not wait for a man to make her feel worthy.
Hazel will stumble upon Atticus and will save his life.
But Atticus will also save Hazel.
She barely could care for herself but she won’t abandon the pup. She won’t reject him or leave him alone!
Shouldering that responsibility will give her life a new purpose.
Just to give you a taste of the world through Atticus eyes, here is what he thought when Hazel rescued him
“When the woman appeared, I thought I would just die from pure happiness that someone had found me. She looked nice, although she smelled a little stale. She also smelled… unhappy. All I know is she had me out”
Everything seemed like Atticus had been put on earth to find Hazel and change her destiny.
I’ve spoken about Atticus and Hazel but the side characters were all interesting and surprising. They all were like onions with many layers you had to peel to get to the core of their story. Dr Peel the grumpy veterinarian but who hid a heart of gold; Bernard the homeless who had a complicated past but was so selfless ….
I cried when Atticus was lost and miserable.
I huffed and puffed when Hazel was such a mess.
I smiled when Hazel decided to save Atticus and that no one would hurt him. Over her dead body!
I laughed at Atticus shenanigans as it reminded so much of my dog.
I cried again when some moving moments happened in the book.
I rejoiced each time Hazel achieved something.
I ….
I FELT!
This is a feel good and insightful coming of age story.
One that will leave you all warm and fuzzy inside.
One that will make you want to adopt Atticus or at least follow him on IG.
A huge thank you to Sawyer for writing this story, documenting Atticus shenanigans on IG as they always lift my mood and for sending the book!!!
Recommend it? Without a doubt! And follow him on Instagram!
…..
Now one last quote for dog owners as it will certainly remind them of some mischief their own dog did:
“Standing on the couch, mischief and mayhem blazing in his eyes. His tail wagging, his mouth grinning, and the end of the toilet paper roll in his mouth. My first reaction? I snagged my phone, whipped the camera out, and took pictures of it all while laughing my ass off. Atticus grinned and wagged his tail, elated that he delighted me with his bad behavior. If there’s a reason why I can’t teach him to be good all the time is because most of the time, I can’t chastise him because I’m laughing too hard.”
Have you read another book written from the dog POV?
Thanks for reading!
Sophie
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June 12, 2018
4.5 Atticus stars.
This is not a romance book.. Don't go into the book thinking that it's a romance because you won't like it. Would I recommend? Hell yes! Especially to animals lovers
This book was more about love, friendship and the journey of a woman that learned to love and turned out to be agreat human being.
It's just amazing how a puppy changed the life of a woman. How this pup gave love to a woman when she needed the most.
Hated the heroine in the beginning. She would get stoned, drink and smoke like a chimney. She wasn't painting a good picture for me. I wanted to choked her.
But her love for the puppy that she rescued won me over, I loved how she went mama bear on chuck's ass I was cheering for her. I wanted to be there helping her. I wanted to be her friend so I could helped her when she got kicked out by her only friend.
I loved Atticus. L.O.V.E.D. Him. Loved reading his POV. Reading his POV made me laugh and it made me cried. I was swooning after this adorable pup.
Dr. Peele. God.. This old man was a cranky s.o.b. but how I loved him. His friendship with the heroine was everything. Sure he started as an asshole but like me he sure warmed up to the heroine.
There's is a hero but until the last 70%s of the book. And they started as friends.
And for me the real hero of the story was Atticus.
Overall.. I loved this book. I cried, I smiled big. And cried hard again.
"Atticus."
Having responsibility for him gave me purpose. Seeing the way he loves me for who I am and nothing more makes me realize there are many types of love in this world, and I wasn’t searching for the right type.
The unconditional type."
“After all, I’m pretty sure I was put on this earth for the sole purpose of making Hazel who she’s supposed to be. When the tiny human is born, Hazel will have completed her journey.”~Atticus.
This is not a romance book.. Don't go into the book thinking that it's a romance because you won't like it. Would I recommend? Hell yes! Especially to animals lovers
This book was more about love, friendship and the journey of a woman that learned to love and turned out to be agreat human being.
It's just amazing how a puppy changed the life of a woman. How this pup gave love to a woman when she needed the most.
Hated the heroine in the beginning. She would get stoned, drink and smoke like a chimney. She wasn't painting a good picture for me. I wanted to choked her.
But her love for the puppy that she rescued won me over, I loved how she went mama bear on chuck's ass I was cheering for her. I wanted to be there helping her. I wanted to be her friend so I could helped her when she got kicked out by her only friend.
I loved Atticus. L.O.V.E.D. Him. Loved reading his POV. Reading his POV made me laugh and it made me cried. I was swooning after this adorable pup.
Dr. Peele. God.. This old man was a cranky s.o.b. but how I loved him. His friendship with the heroine was everything. Sure he started as an asshole but like me he sure warmed up to the heroine.
There's is a hero but until the last 70%s of the book. And they started as friends.
And for me the real hero of the story was Atticus.
Overall.. I loved this book. I cried, I smiled big. And cried hard again.
"Atticus."
Having responsibility for him gave me purpose. Seeing the way he loves me for who I am and nothing more makes me realize there are many types of love in this world, and I wasn’t searching for the right type.
The unconditional type."
“After all, I’m pretty sure I was put on this earth for the sole purpose of making Hazel who she’s supposed to be. When the tiny human is born, Hazel will have completed her journey.”~Atticus.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 19, 2018
You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy Atticus, but I dare you not to fall in love with this totally nuts, utterly loyal dog and a story that will warm your heart from beginning to end.
I have to give Hazel credit. Her life is a hot mess, but she takes full ownership of her flaws and the poor choices that led to her depressing circumstances. It’s amazing the amount of blessings one can receive by showing love to an animal who requires a great deal of care, but offers nothing but unconditional love in return. I enjoyed every step of Hazel’s touching journey.
As the owner of one unapologetically bad dog myself, I had a permanent smile of recognition on my face at Atticus’s destructive behavior. I loved the chapters written from his point of view that give glimpses into the motives behind his crazy actions as well as his amazing intuition and loyalty.
The ragtag family Hazel creates is more supportive than many dysfunctional families that people are born into. I fell in love with Oley, the crusty old veterinarian, from his first scowl. Bernard is the ultra wise homeless man who, oddly enough, is amazingly resourceful and perfectly content with his indigent lifestyle. They are an unlikely trio, but I treasured their bond.
A warning to readers. There’s some spoiler-ish information contained in the author’s note at the beginning of the book. You may want to wait until you’ve finished the story before reading it.
This delightful book is one hundred percent heartwarming. If you’re looking for a sweet summer read Atticus your name written on it. In case you find yourself going through Atticus withdrawal, be sure to follow the real-life Bernese Mountain Dog’s his hilarious antics on Instagram at @atticuscrazydog.
Recommended for fans of:
Poorly behaved dogs
Veterinarians
Second chances
I have to give Hazel credit. Her life is a hot mess, but she takes full ownership of her flaws and the poor choices that led to her depressing circumstances. It’s amazing the amount of blessings one can receive by showing love to an animal who requires a great deal of care, but offers nothing but unconditional love in return. I enjoyed every step of Hazel’s touching journey.
As the owner of one unapologetically bad dog myself, I had a permanent smile of recognition on my face at Atticus’s destructive behavior. I loved the chapters written from his point of view that give glimpses into the motives behind his crazy actions as well as his amazing intuition and loyalty.
The ragtag family Hazel creates is more supportive than many dysfunctional families that people are born into. I fell in love with Oley, the crusty old veterinarian, from his first scowl. Bernard is the ultra wise homeless man who, oddly enough, is amazingly resourceful and perfectly content with his indigent lifestyle. They are an unlikely trio, but I treasured their bond.
A warning to readers. There’s some spoiler-ish information contained in the author’s note at the beginning of the book. You may want to wait until you’ve finished the story before reading it.
This delightful book is one hundred percent heartwarming. If you’re looking for a sweet summer read Atticus your name written on it. In case you find yourself going through Atticus withdrawal, be sure to follow the real-life Bernese Mountain Dog’s his hilarious antics on Instagram at @atticuscrazydog.
Recommended for fans of:
Poorly behaved dogs
Veterinarians
Second chances
*I received an early copy of this book.*
May 24, 2018
Spoiler-ish!
„Once upon a time, there was this puppy in a ditch, wrapped in barbed wire, freezing and starving…”
This is exactly what I needed in a read. Be aware there is hardly any romance in this book but that worked for me.
The story is told from Atticus & Hazel’s POV. And I could quote the hell out of Atticus and what he got to tell us. Atticus was a curious puppy and one day he escaped his pen and went a wandering. He wandered into trouble and it was a tough call.
I love Atticus, he is bat shite crazy and hilarious. He reminds me of my dog who can be cheeky and not very well behaved, but Atticus is impish, mayhem and well he makes life interesting.
Here are some of my favorites.
It seems in those early days all I did was eat, sleep, poop and pee. It was an easy life, but not very exciting.
I’m just so excited about our new life it makes me need to pee. But I hold it. I’m pretty sure it would be frowned upon to piddle in Oley’s car.
I live by the motto “I regret nothing”. I learned that little philosophy when I pooped in Chuck’s shoe, and I knew Hazel respected it. Now she expects me to change my ways, and that’s just not going to happen. Like tonight for example. It’s my birthday, and I’m feeling especially impish. Anything could happen.
Now Hazel Roundtree has been down on her luck. Flitting from one man to the other she is now couch surfing at her friend’s place. Her husband cheated on her, didn’t give up the affair, kicked her out and moved the new lady in. What a charmer!
Got to say I was NOT team Hazel at the beginning and here are my three reasons why.
1. I didn’t like her to begin with she is a grown woman for chrissakes, a whirlwind romance gone wrong at the age of 18 not an excuse. She was drunk or stoned most of the time in the beginning.
2. She thought about leaving the puppy to die
3. She decided to save the puppy so that it may get run over by a car on the highway. Seriously what is wrong with you?
Although she quickly changed her mind she took the puppy to the vet and so a chance encounter with a dog changed her life. You don’t think it’s possible? I do. Saving Atticus leads her to Oley Peele the vet that helps Atticus. Hazel finally takes responsibility for the dog but there is an incident, and not only does she become homeless but also jobless thanks to that little shit Chuck. But she has an ornery knight in shining armor.
As I said there is hardly any romance although at the end of the book Hazel does find someone. This is about friendships. The friendships she had with Oley the ornery vet and Bernard the homeless veteran with PTSD. They become a family. I can’t even believe that the author would do that to me.
Hazel is on a journey to find herself and although her ex husband wants to get back with Hazel she has enough self-respect to say no and move on with her life. This book is about becoming the person you want to be about loving yourself first and foremost. About overcoming shame and guilt and reconciling with family. Hazel has amazing character development and in time I started to really like her. She must adjust to Atticus at the beginning with his antics.
We’re walking, walking along, and then ooh… a rock. Let me pick it up and chew on it. Or walking along, making progress, and ooh… a bubble gum wrapper. Let me also pick that up and chew on it.
Or that he just isn’t that trainable.
It was the earlier, puppier days where she wasn’t as forgiving of my antics, convinced she could train the ornery out of me. She’s since been a good pupil and learned otherwise.
Seriously this book broke my heart, it gave me all the feels and well I needed a couple of tissues. The book roughly takes place over a time span of seven years.
We get to see how Hazel overcomes her past and concentrates on a life that she wants to live. This takes place in the present. Fast forward and it’s four years later where this is heart wrenching and gutting and I was so mad. But that is a part of life. We get a sweet epilogue from Atticus that takes place 3 years later.
This is one of my favorite books this year. Thank you, Ms. Bennett.
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May 21, 2018
Atticus was such a heartwarming story! Hazel was so lost, until she found Atticus as a puppy. And finally, she found the self confidence she needed to take charge of her life.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
June 19, 2018
Amazing story. My favorite story by Sawyer, hands down.
June 26, 2018
A real treat. Not only for animal lovers!
May 15, 2023
June 24, 2019
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Date of Publication: June 12, 2018
Jill Shalvis says it all in the quote above.
Synopsis
Through the haze of vodka and self-loathing, Hazel Roundtree saw the poor creature lying in a ditch.
One brown eye. One blue.
Covered in mud and crying from pain, the puppy was desperately trying to free itself from a hopeless situation.
She almost kept walking by. She had her own problems and besides… no one had ever stopped to help her.
Who we’re ultimately meant to be is a journey without end, but there’s always a defined start…
Hazel had no idea the dog would be her beginning, her second chance, the miracle she never saw coming. She named him Atticus. He grew up to be a very bad—and completely awesome—dog.
A heart-warming and deliciously funny story about the world’s worst behaved dog and how he taught his human how to love again. Atticus will take the reader on a wild romp of mischievous misadventures in search of a much needed happily ever after.
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Every once in a while I blessed to read a book that truly touches me, one that opens my eyes and my heart, and I'm a better person for reading it.
I LOVED Hazel's relationship with Atticus.
The secondary characters Bernard and Oley just enriched this story even more.
I laughed, I cried, I was frustrated and finally satisfied.
This was a beautiful book to read.
I really enjoy reading Sawyer Bennett's books, but I LOVE when she writes gems like this one and The Hard Truth About Sunshine
Amazing Story!
Wonderful read, and one of my favourite books this year!
I highly recommend this book.
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"I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book."
May 15, 2018
This book, y'all. Look. I have a cold, black heart. I pride myself on it. But this book brought me to tears. Happy, sad, everywhere in between.
This isn't just a book about a dog. I mean, he's a huge part of this story and provides some hilarious comic relief. But this book is so much more.
Down on her luck, losing hope, and having lost her way, Hazel Roundtree is just trying to get by. Trying to make another buck, survive another day in a life she never imagined she'd be living. Then one day, on her way to get a pack of cigarettes and cup of coffee with the last of her money, she stumbles upon a pitiful ball of fluff, trapped by barbed wire and crying in pain.
In his eyes, she saw everything she felt about herself. Fear, desperation, fading hope. And she knew, in that moment, what she had to do.
This book is about not just the journey of Hazel and Atticus. The supporting characters play roles just as important. Oley, the grumpy vet who helps Hazel when she takes a hurt, filthy puppy to him and begs for his help. Bernard, the homeless man who comes to the bar where she works. Charmin, her friend and co-worker. And so many more.
Because in life, we are who we are based on our experiences and what we make of them. Of our relationships and how we let them affect us. What we do in the face of adversity.
Join Hazel, and Atticus, as they navigate life's ups, downs, and in betweens. And maybe bring a couple tissues for the ride.
This isn't just a book about a dog. I mean, he's a huge part of this story and provides some hilarious comic relief. But this book is so much more.
Down on her luck, losing hope, and having lost her way, Hazel Roundtree is just trying to get by. Trying to make another buck, survive another day in a life she never imagined she'd be living. Then one day, on her way to get a pack of cigarettes and cup of coffee with the last of her money, she stumbles upon a pitiful ball of fluff, trapped by barbed wire and crying in pain.
In his eyes, she saw everything she felt about herself. Fear, desperation, fading hope. And she knew, in that moment, what she had to do.
This book is about not just the journey of Hazel and Atticus. The supporting characters play roles just as important. Oley, the grumpy vet who helps Hazel when she takes a hurt, filthy puppy to him and begs for his help. Bernard, the homeless man who comes to the bar where she works. Charmin, her friend and co-worker. And so many more.
Because in life, we are who we are based on our experiences and what we make of them. Of our relationships and how we let them affect us. What we do in the face of adversity.
Join Hazel, and Atticus, as they navigate life's ups, downs, and in betweens. And maybe bring a couple tissues for the ride.
June 12, 2018
5 Heartwarming Stars
Atticus: A Woman's Journey with the World's Worst Behaved Dog by S. Bennett is going down as one of my top 10 books for 2018.
The storyline is beautifully written, emotional, sweet, heartfelt and it will bring out all the feels.
I can't express how much I loved watching Hazel and Atticus together. Their meeting sets off a change in Hazel, she never thought a dog would bring so much joy and love into her life.
Then add Oley the grumpy old vet who takes Hazel in, offers her a home and a life that she never thought she would ever have and a plot that will have you laughing one minute and sobbing the next. And you have the perfect read.
This book truly touched my heart, I connected with Hazel and Atticus and I couldn't get enough of them.
Thank you to author S. Bennett for writing this heartwarming and entertaining read and for sharing her Atticus with us <3
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Atticus: A Woman's Journey with the World's Worst Behaved Dog by S. Bennett is going down as one of my top 10 books for 2018.
The storyline is beautifully written, emotional, sweet, heartfelt and it will bring out all the feels.
I can't express how much I loved watching Hazel and Atticus together. Their meeting sets off a change in Hazel, she never thought a dog would bring so much joy and love into her life.
Then add Oley the grumpy old vet who takes Hazel in, offers her a home and a life that she never thought she would ever have and a plot that will have you laughing one minute and sobbing the next. And you have the perfect read.
This book truly touched my heart, I connected with Hazel and Atticus and I couldn't get enough of them.
Thank you to author S. Bennett for writing this heartwarming and entertaining read and for sharing her Atticus with us <3
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June 12, 2018
ARC received for an honest review.
Welp, this book was not what I was expecting. And I am not saying that in a bad way. I am saying that in an "OMG this book is so much more than I was expecting" way.
I was expecting a sweet and fun book about a dog called Atticus. And whilst I got that, I got so much more.
Told in dual POV - Atticus the dog's POV, and his owner Hazel's POV.
What we are given is so,so much more. It is a tail - yeah, I didn't misspell that - of unconditional love, of finding our way when all hope is lost, friendship and family.
I love, love, love the story from Atticus' POV. I know we think that dog's can't understand us, but gosh I wish they are thinking like him. Though I know when it comes to food, they are allll thinking like him.
Another thing I wasn't expecting was all the emotions. Oh god, the feels! I spent plenty of time reading Atticus through tears - I didn't sign up for that Miss Bennett!
Another thing this book has done has made me miss my Rani girl a lot this week. She crossed the rainbow bridge last year and it has made me think about her a lot.
Full of funny, sad, heartwarming, loving moments, run out and buy a copy of Atticus - you won't be disappointed.
Oh, and make sure you follow real life Atticus on Instagram @atticuscrazydog.
Welp, this book was not what I was expecting. And I am not saying that in a bad way. I am saying that in an "OMG this book is so much more than I was expecting" way.
I was expecting a sweet and fun book about a dog called Atticus. And whilst I got that, I got so much more.
Told in dual POV - Atticus the dog's POV, and his owner Hazel's POV.
What we are given is so,so much more. It is a tail - yeah, I didn't misspell that - of unconditional love, of finding our way when all hope is lost, friendship and family.
I love, love, love the story from Atticus' POV. I know we think that dog's can't understand us, but gosh I wish they are thinking like him. Though I know when it comes to food, they are allll thinking like him.
Another thing I wasn't expecting was all the emotions. Oh god, the feels! I spent plenty of time reading Atticus through tears - I didn't sign up for that Miss Bennett!
Another thing this book has done has made me miss my Rani girl a lot this week. She crossed the rainbow bridge last year and it has made me think about her a lot.
Full of funny, sad, heartwarming, loving moments, run out and buy a copy of Atticus - you won't be disappointed.
Oh, and make sure you follow real life Atticus on Instagram @atticuscrazydog.
June 12, 2018
Atticus: A Woman’s Journey with the World’s Worst Behaved Dog
by Sawyer Bennett writing as S. Bennett
Women's Fiction (though men will like it too). Standalone. NEW FAVORITE!!!
*As always, scroll to the bottom for my down & dirty short review*
When I read a book I am totally gushing over, I try to wait a little bit to review it to see if the euphoria wears off. But after reading Atticus: A Woman’s Journey with the World’s Worst Behaved Dog by Sawyer Bennett , I wanted to start the review right away because I am just too excited to share it with you! Sigh….Atticus was everything I love in a book and so much more! I smiled the whole time, even when I was crying. I completely fell in love, and can’t stop gushing about it! While you don’t have to be a dog lover to appreciate Atticus, any animal lover won’t be able to resist this one. Told in dual point of view from both Hazel and Atticus (my favorite chapters of course), you won’t be able to get enough of this doggo.
"Did you know your foot smells just like Frito corn chips?" (I love this line because so do my dog’s feet!)
Hazel is basically a loser in a dead-end life. She is 32, a high school drop-out, her husband cheated on her then kicked her out with nothing, she has no car, she is working as a bartender in a dying bar and sleeping on her friend and her horrible boyfriend’s couch. Hazel is flat broke, miserable, and sees no hope in her future.
Atticus is a curious little pupper. He was part of a breeder’s litter of Bernese Mountain Dogs with one blue and one brown eye. He was so much more curious and sneaky than his brothers and sisters that he couldn’t resist wandering off to investigate the delicious smoky smell. Next thing you know, Hazel is walking by a ditch to spend her last few cents on cigarettes and hears a whimpering puppy. She finds the pup covered in slimy mud and wrapped in barbed wire. Tempted to leave it in the hopes that someone better finds it, or it dies painlessly, Hazel just can’t walk away from the pitiful creature.
Both of them wet and hurt and shivering, they wait at the local vet for them to open. When the angry old vet Dr. Peele arrives, he won’t look at the dog for free. Hazel will have to work it off. And even though she bonded with the puppy, she can’t take him.
“I can’t even take care of myself, much less a dog.”
Of course, she can’t resist the dog with the huge personality and expressive face for long, and Atticus gets attached to Hazel quickly. He can read her moods and knows who is friend and who is foe.
My tail wags because it’s the most perfect place to get scratches. Hazel leans over me, and I smile up at her while she pets me. “You’re a good boy, aren’t you, Atticus?” Why yes. Yes, I am. I give a little woof of acknowledgment.
So began Hazel’s rebirth. Now that she had something to care about, to get excited about, and something she needed to be responsible for, Hazel began to clean up her act. She worked days at the vet to work off her bill and hid the dog in the back of the bar at night while she worked. Until Atticus caused a little too much trouble.
That's when Hazel’s new life filled with new self-worth, friendship, family, love, adventure, fun, and heartbreak began.
“Just think about what a trio we made. A cranky old veterinarian, a worthless bartender, and a homeless guy.”
I so loved watching Hazel blossom into the woman she became with Atticus by her side. But my favorite were the chapters from Atticus’s POV!
"But seriously… they can’t leave a yummy, savory, pork-smelly piece of food out and think I’ve got the willpower to resist. Hazel had it in a pan while the oven was pre-heating. She went to the bathroom… and the opportunity presented itself."
"Her first clue I was up to mischief should have been in the fact I didn’t follow her in to watch her potty. She didn’t even leave the door cracked to keep an eye on me. I swear, I don’t know where that woman’s head was at, but there was nothing I could do."
"She smells of disloyalty and cat dander. I try to ignore her for a little bit, but that never quite works because I love her too much."
"I’m fascinated by that tiny human sitting on Liz’s lap. He smells amazing, especially his butt. I watched earlier as Hazel tried to help Liz change a poopy diaper. My mouth watered, and Hazel gagged."
I am re-reading through the book to pick which of the quotes to use, and I am right back into it. This is a book I need to read again, I was hesitant on getting the audiobook though, because how well can you do a dog’s voice, right? But I just listened to the sample (included on my blog), and I have to check it out for a re-read because I am not ready to leave Atticus.
“Of course you knew he was in there,” Hazel breathes out softly. “You’re a wonder dog.”
Yes. I. Am.
Likes:
•The pacing was perfect. It never felt quick or rushed.
•Atticus. How can you not love Atticus?
•Hazel’s character growth.
•The deep love among friends and the message that sometimes good friends are more to you than your family.
•The way the dog’s happiness at being with Hazel was everything.
•How all the people who came into Hazel’s life had a meaningful reason.
•How even while my dog was licking the ugly tears from my face I was still loving the story.
•Hazel’s journey to self-worth.
•Bernard and Dr. Peele’s friendship.
•How Hazel didn’t need a man to make her happy.
•A little romantic touch thrown in for good measure.
Dislikes (not really):
•I have no dislikes at all, but I wouldn’t have minded if Atticus’s chapters were a bit more dog-like. I guess that’s because I read Thoughts of Dog and a vocalize my dog’s thoughts to my son in a more child-like way.
•The sense of fear and foreboding I felt throughout the book because it said “painful heartbreak” in the blurb.
The Down & Dirty:
I think Atticus may be a new all-time favorite. It’s nice to have a book you love that you can recommend to anyone whether they read romance or not. If you are a dog lover (or any animal), you will especially love Atticus. If you aren’t, you will become one after reading it. I couldn’t shut up about Atticus to my family, and I think I read my son half of it. Getting in Atticus’s head was so much fun because my dog Lucy reminds me of him in many ways. She is crazy in love with me, she won’t go out with anyone but me, goes bonkers when I get home (way more than anyone else), sleeps on my head, growls at my husband when he touches me and gets into all kind of trouble even when she knows the rules. For goodness sakes, she poops right in front of her doggy door when I leave because she is mad at me. Until I had this dog, I never really understood how smart and in-sync an animal can be with its owner, and I think that made Atticus even more special to me.
While Atticus is a story about a dog, it is SO MUCH MORE. This was such a strong story about how love and family can come in the most unlikely forms. About recognizing your self-worth and living up to it. About how much unconditional love for another being can change you profoundly. It was about love and friendship and self-worth. It brought out every emotion and made me feel so deeply that my dog had to lick my tears away. Atticus was a saga that spanned around 7 years, so don’t expect it to be a quick, fluffy read about a dog, and grab your tissues. I literally hugged my Kindle (and my dog) when I finished. I can’t help but give Atticus ALL the stars. He’s such a GOOD BOY!
Rating: 5+++++ Stars, Heat 0
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February 7, 2021
Oh my god, how do I even review this. This was so good, I don't even know what to do now. Read it please? If I've ever recommended a book you've liked, then please trust me on this one.
Every review I've ever seen for Atticus was 5 stars, and for good reason! I knew going in that it would be a good read, but I just never expected it to be this good. You can't help falling in love with both the dog and basically all the characters. Everyone comes alive on the page, and you just don't want to let them or the book go. Which is why I cried real and actual tears by the end. But apart from that, I don't recall constantly smiling at a book as much as I did with this one - for a long time. It's all the dog!!! He is so funny and so cute, and just... I don't know. If you want to have a dog and can't, like me, you should read this book. It's like the next best thing to having a dog, if that makes sense?
I really enjoyed this book, and I'm still just sort of basking in the story. I don't know how long it will take me to pick up another one, because this one was just so good, I need time to process. Absolute five stars, and possibly more.
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Every review I've ever seen for Atticus was 5 stars, and for good reason! I knew going in that it would be a good read, but I just never expected it to be this good. You can't help falling in love with both the dog and basically all the characters. Everyone comes alive on the page, and you just don't want to let them or the book go. Which is why I cried real and actual tears by the end. But apart from that, I don't recall constantly smiling at a book as much as I did with this one - for a long time. It's all the dog!!! He is so funny and so cute, and just... I don't know. If you want to have a dog and can't, like me, you should read this book. It's like the next best thing to having a dog, if that makes sense?
I really enjoyed this book, and I'm still just sort of basking in the story. I don't know how long it will take me to pick up another one, because this one was just so good, I need time to process. Absolute five stars, and possibly more.
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June 6, 2018
This book was very hard for me to read due to the fact that it brought home so many memories of my puppy that passed last December. Atticus has many traits that our boxer dog did too, and it was sad to read but also had me laughing at his antics, which were similar to our gorgeous dog. The smell of his feet for one!
This is not just a dog story, so you do not have to be a dog lover to want to read this book. Although, I think Atticus will turn anybody over to the dog world as he was hilarious. This book had a little of everything to keep me turning the pages. There is angst, humor and a little love story as well. It is about self discovery and growth. It has life lessons that resonates within all of us.
This novel is a little different from the books I have read from this author, but it is also the same. This is because she can write in any genre and has rich and purposeful characters. I loved watching Hazel come into her own, and come full circle with her life. I also adored the way she took on Atticus and got to have a companion with unconditional love. She opened her heart up to so much once she knew she was worthy. I admired the secondary characters in this story as well. They each played a part in helping Hazel flourish. I recommend this book, but bring the tissue box with you.
This is not just a dog story, so you do not have to be a dog lover to want to read this book. Although, I think Atticus will turn anybody over to the dog world as he was hilarious. This book had a little of everything to keep me turning the pages. There is angst, humor and a little love story as well. It is about self discovery and growth. It has life lessons that resonates within all of us.
This novel is a little different from the books I have read from this author, but it is also the same. This is because she can write in any genre and has rich and purposeful characters. I loved watching Hazel come into her own, and come full circle with her life. I also adored the way she took on Atticus and got to have a companion with unconditional love. She opened her heart up to so much once she knew she was worthy. I admired the secondary characters in this story as well. They each played a part in helping Hazel flourish. I recommend this book, but bring the tissue box with you.
August 4, 2018
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Mans Best Friend Stars
Anyone that has ever owned a dog should read this book, even if you haven't you should read this book!!
This book has FEELS guys, lots and lots of feels!
Told from 2 POV's, this story was expertly written by Sawyer Bennett.
POV 1 is Hazel, she has had a rough time, she was a high school dropout, has a crappy job, and is feeling pretty crappy about her life.
She was married young, and for a time she was happy, until her husband decided to see if the grass was greener in someone elses garden, and subsequently kicks her out leaving her homeless.
Her best friend takes her in and lets her stay with her and her boyfriend on her couch, and she's happy there too........for a while.
While walking home one day in the rain, nursing a hangover from the bar she works at, and after spending her last bit of money on cigarettes she hears a noise, and looks into a ditch by the side of the road, seeing a muddy mound moving but caught in some barbed wire.
Walking down to help out what she thinks is a raccoon she soon realises it's a puppy!
After getting the wire off of him she see's that he's hurt, so she wraps him up and takes him to the nearest vet.
This is where we meet Dr Peele, and he will eventually become a huge part in Hazels life, but for now he is a cranky old man.
He helps fix up the puppy, and gives him back to Hazel, who can't even look after herself, let alone a dog!
So they come to an understanding, because Hazel has no money to pay for the dogs treatment, she will work for Dr Peele as payment!
POV 2 is from the dog himself, Atticus!
Atticus is a Bernese Mountain dog, and he is naughty!!
Of course he's not called Atticus at the beginning, but we hear from him when he escaped, when he got stuck in the ditch, and when he was rescued by Hazel.
We hear about how he feels about certain people, about smells, about his little puppy family, but most of all we hear of his love for Hazel
The story is how they both saved each other, and mix that in with a few other characters like Bernard the homeless guy, and you've got yourself one hell of a perfect book 😇
You will also hear in the book the Atticus has his own Instagram page, this is a real thing, yes i looked it up, yes i am now a follower.
🎧🎧 Narrated by the incredibly talented Bahnni Turpin, this book was a double whammy for me, one because it is SAWYER FREAKING BENNETT and two, Bahni Turpin.
I would have picked this book up anyway because of the 2 things above, but i was kindly gifted this audiobook by Sawyer herself, thank you so much 😍😘
For those who are not sure what a Bernese Mountain do looks like........voila!
This one also has one blue eye, and one brown eye, just like Atticus 😍
June 27, 2018
It took me a bit to warm up to Hazel, a 32 year-old woman with a history of making bad choices. But, I did warm up to her, eventually liking her tremendously. Her journey from a bartender in a dive bar, sleeping on her best friend’s couch, to an independent, self-sufficient woman strong enough to recognize her old patterns of behavior and actually work on improving her life was eventful, funny, sad, and entertaining. And it all started when she found a puppy, Atticus. Atticus is a Bernese Mountain Dog (I had to google it—they’re gorgeous…and HUGE!) Some chapters are from his POV, a device I found a little silly at first, but grew to enjoy. Atticus has a great sense of humor. I loved the secondary characters, Oley and Bernard, who become important in Hazel’s life. Their impact on each other is heart-warming, sweet, and, for the most part, the most realistic aspect of the story.
My biggest issue with Atticus is how everything magically falls into place for Hazel. Past mistakes are too easily overcome, including damaged family relationships. Atticus isn’t billed as a romance, and it definitely isn’t one, but the easy solutions to problems wasn’t what I expected, either. It felt like a fairy tale where the handsome prince comes along to solve all the fair maiden’s problems, except the prince in this case is a dog. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the story, but it was all a little too easy and pat for me to truly love it. If you’re looking for a feel-good story with a charming canine co-star, Atticus is a good choice.
May 20, 2018
Where to begin? There is so many wonderful things to share but I don't want to give one moment of this wonderful story away so my review is vague but heartfelt.
This is one of those books that have your moods swinging all over the place. I felt desolate at times yet there were times of extreme belly laughter. The characters had depth and are so real and endearing. Of course Atticus is at the center of all and there is no better way to express how much one furry, frustrating but lovable dog brings to the lives he touches, most of all Hazel's.
If you love animals as much as I do, you know that no matter what they do, we are always quick to forgive and when we feel like life has smacked us down as low it can and we don't think we can handle one more thing.....our pets give us the unconditional love and courage to keep going.
I can't articulate the joy I felt throughout reading this book. So many lovely lessons learned from loving Atticus. Strength, courage, patience and trust but most of all LOVE. We can openly love others and appreciate their true meaning when we love ourselves. And sometimes it just takes a special friend to help you learn these lessons. If I didn't already like an appreciate Sawyer Bennett and the stories she writes, this book would have made me a loyal fan. It's so special. I cried some of the ugliest cries during the reading of this book and totally freaked my husband out listening to me laugh so hard he thought I lost my mind :)
One of the best books I've read in a very long time.
Highly recommend to all levels of readers.
This is one of those books that have your moods swinging all over the place. I felt desolate at times yet there were times of extreme belly laughter. The characters had depth and are so real and endearing. Of course Atticus is at the center of all and there is no better way to express how much one furry, frustrating but lovable dog brings to the lives he touches, most of all Hazel's.
If you love animals as much as I do, you know that no matter what they do, we are always quick to forgive and when we feel like life has smacked us down as low it can and we don't think we can handle one more thing.....our pets give us the unconditional love and courage to keep going.
I can't articulate the joy I felt throughout reading this book. So many lovely lessons learned from loving Atticus. Strength, courage, patience and trust but most of all LOVE. We can openly love others and appreciate their true meaning when we love ourselves. And sometimes it just takes a special friend to help you learn these lessons. If I didn't already like an appreciate Sawyer Bennett and the stories she writes, this book would have made me a loyal fan. It's so special. I cried some of the ugliest cries during the reading of this book and totally freaked my husband out listening to me laugh so hard he thought I lost my mind :)
One of the best books I've read in a very long time.
Highly recommend to all levels of readers.
October 10, 2018
Completely different than what I normally read and I LOVED IT!
I loved getting the dogs POV throughout the book, it was cute and witty and just the right amount of realness. Atticus isn't a book I will soon forget.
I feel like they both needed each other and as he grew she grew. It was a pretty powerful book of not thinking you need something but when it happens you realize it was exactly what you were looking for.
I loved the narration as well. <3
I loved getting the dogs POV throughout the book, it was cute and witty and just the right amount of realness. Atticus isn't a book I will soon forget.
I feel like they both needed each other and as he grew she grew. It was a pretty powerful book of not thinking you need something but when it happens you realize it was exactly what you were looking for.
I loved the narration as well. <3
May 30, 2018
What a beautiful love story! Not all love stories are of a romantic type. This was by far the most heart warming story I've read in such a long time.
This was a book about love, redemption, inner growth, and family. Family in the most unlikely form. How one pup helped change the path of his unexpected owners life.
I loved each person that came into Hazel and Atticus' life.
This is definitely a must read book. Thank you Sawyer for writing such a touching, emotional book.
Happy Reading~ Sherry
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This was a book about love, redemption, inner growth, and family. Family in the most unlikely form. How one pup helped change the path of his unexpected owners life.
I loved each person that came into Hazel and Atticus' life.
This is definitely a must read book. Thank you Sawyer for writing such a touching, emotional book.
Happy Reading~ Sherry
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April 27, 2018
I used to think The Hard Truth About Sunshine was my favorite Sawyer Bennett book. Not anymore!!!! I absolutely adored this book!!!! I laughed SOOOO much through this book!!! The absolute adoration this author has, not just for her own Berner but for the breed and all dogs, is clearly apparent through every page of this book!
But this story wasn't just about the laughs! There was a lot of heartache, love, and personal growth on the part of Hazel, Atticus, and those around her. I cried my fair share of tears while reading it as well. And once again, Sawyer Bennett has proven that she is an extraordinary story-teller!!! This is a must read for all of her fans, as well as ANYONE who just wants a fantastic story with some really unique characters!!!
But this story wasn't just about the laughs! There was a lot of heartache, love, and personal growth on the part of Hazel, Atticus, and those around her. I cried my fair share of tears while reading it as well. And once again, Sawyer Bennett has proven that she is an extraordinary story-teller!!! This is a must read for all of her fans, as well as ANYONE who just wants a fantastic story with some really unique characters!!!
June 12, 2018
Atticus is most certainly a love story, but not in the usual sense of the term. It’s a unique tale that illustrates the power of unconditional love and the fact that the only way that a person can have/find/hold onto love is if she loves herself first, understanding her true worth based on who she is to herself and not necessarily as other people see her, and while that may take time and it may cause heartache and pain, it’s essential to living a full and happy life…it’s essential in order to revel in the ordinariness of life and understand one’s true place…one’s true path regardless of any road blocks or bad experiences that may have to be dealt with in order to get there.
The two main characters of Atticus are Hazel Roundtree and Atticus, her dog who almost wasn’t her dog because she contemplated not helping the pup when she found him. But in deciding to stop and help Atticus even though no one ever stopped to help her, she finds out the true meaning of unconditional love and while Atticus isn’t the most behaved dog in the world, he’s hers and he teaches her, not only how to take care of him and seek out help when she can’t do it alone, but he also shows her how to love herself…how to care for herself when it seems like no-one else will or can. Atticus gives Hazel hope; he gives her a caring companion; he gives her a best friend who understands more than she’ll ever know. Atticus gives her a purpose…a second chance. He helps her find herself and in doing so, he allows her to be ready when someone comes into her life that’s worthy of her mind, her heart, and her soul.
Relationships are a necessity in life and just when Hazel thinks she has no-one and nothing, she finds the one animal she never knew she needed, Atticus, and through him, Hazel finds a whole cast of characters who become as essential to her as Atticus, and it’s with their help…their guidance that this dog and his owner learn to traverse through this thing called life and find a way to do more than just survive…more than just exist and that opens up a world of possibilities for them both.
S. Bennett does a fantastic job of creating both a light-hearted and an emotional feel to this story, which is fitting considering that that’s how life works…there are highs and lows and ups and downs throughout the course of one’s existence and it’s in those moments, both the good and the bad, that people learn who they really are and what they’re really capable of, and boy are Hazel and Atticus worth more than they think!
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
The two main characters of Atticus are Hazel Roundtree and Atticus, her dog who almost wasn’t her dog because she contemplated not helping the pup when she found him. But in deciding to stop and help Atticus even though no one ever stopped to help her, she finds out the true meaning of unconditional love and while Atticus isn’t the most behaved dog in the world, he’s hers and he teaches her, not only how to take care of him and seek out help when she can’t do it alone, but he also shows her how to love herself…how to care for herself when it seems like no-one else will or can. Atticus gives Hazel hope; he gives her a caring companion; he gives her a best friend who understands more than she’ll ever know. Atticus gives her a purpose…a second chance. He helps her find herself and in doing so, he allows her to be ready when someone comes into her life that’s worthy of her mind, her heart, and her soul.
Relationships are a necessity in life and just when Hazel thinks she has no-one and nothing, she finds the one animal she never knew she needed, Atticus, and through him, Hazel finds a whole cast of characters who become as essential to her as Atticus, and it’s with their help…their guidance that this dog and his owner learn to traverse through this thing called life and find a way to do more than just survive…more than just exist and that opens up a world of possibilities for them both.
S. Bennett does a fantastic job of creating both a light-hearted and an emotional feel to this story, which is fitting considering that that’s how life works…there are highs and lows and ups and downs throughout the course of one’s existence and it’s in those moments, both the good and the bad, that people learn who they really are and what they’re really capable of, and boy are Hazel and Atticus worth more than they think!
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
June 12, 2018
Atticus is certainly a journey and S. Bennett takes the reader on a journey along with Atticus and his owner, Hazel Roundtree. Hazel is a woman who is just cynical. She is a high school-dropout bartender who thought herself not worth anything until the day came when she came across a “puppy in a ditch”, one that has been beaten and starved and treated so horribly. That is the day things started to change for Hazel. See at first she was going to leave him because she could barely afford to care for herself let along a puppy but she didn’t, she took Atticus and she decided to save him and in the process, he saved her too because having Atticus depend on her forced Hazel to grow up along with him. In the story, we see how Atticus really changed Hazel and her way of thinking. He got her to laugh, to show emotions, to embrace life instead of running from it. This was a sweet, beautiful and emotion-packed story that is a story you will need tons of tissues for. I found it a different change of pace than what I am used to reading. I enjoyed the FEELS of this book and loved the dog , Atticus in this story. He is what made this book. I would recommend this as a great book to kick back and read.
My Rating: 4.4 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
December 28, 2018
This book is about a dog and the hooman he adopted.
She's a good hooman, yes she is.
She's a good hooman, yes she is.
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