Review: Devil's Moon Superb Writing and Editing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 5, 2012
Don't mess with a woman and her dog!That's the message from this delightful book by Florida's Rebecca Stroud, a dog lover and outspoken animal welfare advocate who has written numerous other animal stories.I simply loved this tale and lament the fact that I bought it a year ago and only just read it now because of my horrendous TBR list. I shoulda moved it up long ago and would have if I'd known it was this good.Jane Wilson, her husband Sam, their son Danny and their ugly but lovable dog Devil are getting along just fine in Florida until Sam's ex-wife Bambi shows up, bent on revenge and getting rid of Jane. This psycho from hell is a wonderful character and spices things up nicely. The crude language might be a bit too much for some, but it is perfectly within character and suitable for the context of this novel.The writing is superb -- vintage Stroud -- and the editing first class. I think this woman could make a grocery list seem entertaining. The characters are wellrounded, interesting dialogue and just a damn good read.This one is worth 10 stars if I could give it, but five will have to do. A very well written and creative piece of work. The ending is entirely apt and fitting. I really enjoyed it.