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3.0 out of 5 stars Wow not what I thought, November 15, 2004

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Sylvie "Book worm" (Burlington, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lady: My Life as a Bitch (Hardcover)

Lady My Life as a Bitch by Melvin Burgess dealt with many teenage issues such as teenage love, independence from family, and behavior. The title refers to a girl named Sandra who becomes a dog named Lady. Sandra wants to be independent and is almost in control of her risqué life. One day while out with her current boyfriend, Sandra encounters a homeless alcoholic. When she accidentally knocks over his beer, the alcoholic changes her into a dog, which is what she deserves according to some, the way she lives her life.

Frightened and not sure what has happened Lady as she is mow called runs to her house where her mom screams, calls the police, and tries to shoo her out of the house. When Lady sees herself in a mirror she truly realizes what has happened to her. That night in a shack she meets two dogs, Mitch and Fella who were also turned into dogs by the neighborhood drunk. They explain the situation in between sniffing. They also explain how great being a dog can be the pleasures of running all night and chasing cats.

Although being a dog is great Sandra does miss her family and goes one day to see them. With her dog memory she can only just remember them. Sandra carefully sneaks into her old room and puts some of her old clothes on and creeps downstairs. What will her parents think? Will they believe their beloved daughter presumed missing or dead is alive in the body of a dog? Will she ever be herself again? Read this to book to find out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, January 7, 2005

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Reed Stevens "Author" (Campbell, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady: My Life as a Bitch (Paperback)

This book is NOT for young teens! Very snappy read, very hip and really, really funny. Bittersweet story with the right ending- not sentimental, not moralistic, just plain fun. I read it straight through.

A bargain.

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4.0 out of 5 stars magic, August 16, 2004

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This review is from: Lady: My Life as a Bitch (Hardcover)

This is a great read and I can reccommend it to anyone. I thought that it dealt with a lot of issues very effectively, eg teenage love, seeking independence from your parents, and finding a place where you belong in society. Melvin Burgess is a fantastic author and if you enjoyed this you should try reading 'lady' too which is as good, if not better than 'junk'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gonna Be a Dog? Be a Bitch!
OMGAWD! This book was so much fun to read. I was belly-aching with laughter with every scene with Sandra's family. Read more

Published on February 18, 2008 by Danielle Granse

5.0 out of 5 stars An other great novel from Burgess
Once again Melvin Burgess captures my imagination. This was really great read. I couldnt put it down. The ending is totally not what I expected but expect from Burgess. Read more

Published on May 4, 2007 by A. L. Wooden

2.0 out of 5 stars Could have been so much better...
The concept behind this book is great, but it was a dry and boring read. Instead of exploring many different things a dog might think or experience, the author just revisited a... Read more

Published on October 24, 2006 by A Book Addict

1.0 out of 5 stars Stupid
I had read many exciting reviews and great comments about this book and was looking forward to reading it. I ended up being very disappointed. Read more

Published on November 4, 2004 by Anna

4.0 out of 5 stars I strongly recommend that only a mature audience read this.
Sandra Francy has not been acting like herself lately --- not in the least. The 17-year-old girl from Manchester, England has ignored her schoolwork, family and friends --- all... Read more

Published on July 26, 2004 by Teenreads.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Just goes to show how dense we humans are!
This was a good book. I liked the way Burgess really got into how a dog feels and senses things. While this is not a book that has a place on my 'Favorites' list, I still think it... Read more

Published on April 9, 2004 by Kate Morgan

1.0 out of 5 stars Lady-Melvin Burgess
Well, it was okay. Nothing special. Kind of gross though.

Published on February 26, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
This was a great book! I really enjoyed reading it and I could hardly put it down. I totally recommend it! It had a very unpredictable ending and a gripping story line.

Published on December 24, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Lady : a brilliant read
When I first picked up the book it was because my school librarian said I should read it. I thought it would be a typical teenage book, but after the first few pages I just... Read more

Published on December 18, 2002 by nwaddawn2000

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