Pensei Que Tinhas Morrido (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Pete Nelson wrote a story about a middle aged guy going through a series of crises while trapped in a c-level chick lit book. Paul is the baby of the family, a very whiny man who never really grew up. He keeps complaining about his life and circumstances -- I am really trying hard to like this guy. There is some whimsy provided by his ongoing conversations with his dog Stella who is a much more sympathetic character and Paul shows his better nature in his gentleness with her. There is finally a turning point which uplifts the story. I loved this book and hated it.I knew Stella would die during the book. I mean, it had to happen. But she died when he was at a such a low point, abandoning him. I started that chapter before bed, not realizing she would die so early in the story. I sobbed -- deep, heartwrenching sobs -- for hours. But maybe that says more about me than the book. I got my pup when I was recovering from depression, and she gave me my life back. When she died at 14 from cancer, I wasn't able to grieve the way I should have, so maybe grieving for Paul and Stella was really grieving for me and Lucy.In the end, it's about turning your life around, taking the detritus of your life's mistakes and recreating yourself, instead of letting yourself sink further and further into the depths. A powerful message for anyone facing tough times.
What do You think about Pensei Que Tinhas Morrido (2011)?
I should know better than to pick up and read any book with an animal in it. I always cry.
—vance
highly entertaining... and sad... but funny... and easy to relate to the main character....
—emmmajfj
I listened to this book and loved the story but was NOT a fan of the reader.
—DAMIAN
I loved Stella the talking dog, the people, not so much.
—vishakha
Made me cry. I really liked this book.
—yasirsarosh
