Today I am reviewing a book called "Finding Gobi" written by Dion Leonard. It is a book that I have mixed feelings about.
Dion Leonard is a long-distance runner who participates in ultra distance events. He has placed in the top ten in several of the world's premiere ultra events. While racing in one such event in the deserts of China, Leonard encounters a small, stray dog. This dog, who he will name Gobi, attaches herself to Leonard, and the little dog actually follows him during the course of much of the multi-day race.
The author grows very attached to the little dog, and he decides to take Gobi back with him to Scotland. It will turn into a much more difficult process than he ever imagined. For one thing, Gobi goes missing, and the author has to fly back to China to help locate his missing friend and find a way to finally bring her home.
This is a nice story of a man's love for a little dog. That is the part of the story that I enjoyed. I just thought that the book wasn't written that well. It seems that it is drawn out to make the book longer. I also didn't like the way that portions of the author's past life were introduced in the book. It made the presentation of the book seem choppy.
Those who like nice dog stories will definitely enjoy this book. However, I think that there are many dog and animal books on the market that are written in a better manner.
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