Finding Gobi (Main edition): The true story of a little dog and an incredible journey

Reviewed by Penistone Library Readers' Group on 26th March 2018. 12 members were present to discuss the book and as usual opinions were split with the majority enjoying the book.
The comments were
• An easy read and an enjoyable story
• Would make a good film
• I don’t like dogs but enjoyed the book, an engaging tale but not sentimental or twee.
• The three aspects of the book appeal¬—running, the dog and China. Reminds me of well written journalism, an easy clear style.
• Learnt a lot about China and its lifestyle which to us can seem weird and illogical.
• The author’s obsession and determination to win came over very clearly in both his running and search to rescue Gobi.
• Found the running stuff fascinating and the most interesting parts of the book.

Some less favourable comments included
• Twee
• Depth of the search became tedious after 100 pages, over sentimental about the dog
• Felt parts of it were ghost written and needed better editing. The bits whish seemed to be written by Dion himself were the most interesting parts.

Some clear opposite views here, nothing new in that for our group!
We decided to give it a 4* review.

Thanks to the publishers for letting us have 10 copies in exchange for an honest review.