Reviews

Marley and Me by John Grogan

mollymcmahan's review

5.0

LOVED this book! It didn't hurt that at the time of this reading, I had (still have) a dog exactly like Marley except mine is a she and is black.

This is one of those stories that you know going in is going to rip your heart out and jump on it a few hundred times, but you read it anyway because you love whatever the book happens to be about.

I do know a few people who did some how posess the fortitude to resist the cute pup on the cover and NOT read it...but they are very few.

The only thing that I know for sure....If you have a dog-when you are done reading this book, she/he will be sleeping in your bed the night you finish it!!!

viachu888's review

5.0

How have I not even rated this since I got on goodreads? I used to sit in my bed every night and read this book until I fell asleep. When I finished it, I started again. I must have read it 20 times in my life. I loved it each time. I cried each time. This is a favorite of mine; a perfect combo of laughter and sadness, all with the joy of pets and the realistic inclusion of family problems.

estherhutchinson's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

azhelene27's review

4.0

Fun book about the challenges, joys & sadness of living with & losing a pet. Grogan's writing is witty & smart. Pet owners will relate to the antics of Marley. Have the box of tissues ready for the end.

ammmiiiii's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

Grogan puts into words the beauty of the bond between humans and dogs. As he says on the very last page, “Dogs are great. Bad dogs, if we can really call them that, are perhaps the greatest of them all.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Animal death

Moderate: Miscarriage and Violence

deepat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Such an awesome book. Marley, the loopy Labrador “evader” is so much fun and such a wonderful “character”. Marley is a great example of how a pet is so much a part of the family, a part of us. John Grogan‘s writing is wonderfully engaging; I felt like I was romping around with Marley myself. I laughed so much while reading the book and I even cried quite a bit towards the end. A wonderful book. A must read for all pet lovers.

lowell309's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

bittersweet_symphony's review

3.0

A light and fluffy read. I never cease to appreciate the bond between and man and dog. It was touching at parts, and sunny at most. It is not of the same depth or type as Old Yeller or Where the Red Fern grows, but it was a rewarding read which reminds us to cherish all the simple joys around us, amidst the crazy challenges in life.

lskywalker918's review against another edition

3.0

Oh the laughs and tears that accompany dog ownership. My dog Roxy is not as mischievous as Marley, but they share the same unconditional love, and joy in the simplest things. I almost could not get through the last chapter. Tears blurred my eyes while Roxy nudged me with her nose, silently asking me if I was okay. A very nice memoir about a silly family dog who meant so much to his family. Marley did not do anything heroic. He just lived and die like an ordinary dog. His extraordinary life came from his daily interactions with the family.

lizzycatslibrary's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! Who could resist the appeal of the stories of Marley and his random missteps. Sometimes the "World's Worst Dog" can be the most charming and loveable dog of all. I definitely laughed and cried throughout the book... even in the middle of the airport! I suggest this book for any dog lovers OR animal lovers out there! You will come to love Marley and wish for a dog just like him! :)