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Book Review: House Broken by Sonja Yoerg

January 30, 2015 Kelly Stilwell 11 Comments

Show me the cover of a book featuring a sweet puppy, and you’ve got me, though the title is a play on words. House Broken is not really about a dog, though there are dogs in it and the main character is a veterinarian. This book is really more about the brokenness of a family, and how they deal with it.

Geneva Novak is a wonderful vet and a really good parent. But, like many of us today, she’s busy. When her mother makes a poor decision (again), this time to drive while intoxicated, it is Geneva who ends up taking care of her. Having her mother in their home proves to be more trouble than Gina had bargained for, but it does help to bring some family issues out in the open. And then begins the healing.

For me, great characters make a book. The characters in House Broken were very real to me. I could see each of them as I read. I could hear the frustration in Geneva’s voice when dealing with her mother. I could look ahead at the conniving plans of her mother. I could sense the kindness of Geneva’s sweet husband Tom, who through it all, was so supportive. I knew the characters. I kind of expected to run into Geneva at the vet. Maybe even hoped. Geneva and Tom would be fun to meet for dinner.

House Broken was an enjoyable read and I blew through it in about a week, which is my kind of book. This is what makes a book enjoyable for me. I devoured it because it was so good, and I didn’t want to put it down. Pick up House Broken at Amazon or your favorite book retailer.

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Comments

  1. Cheryl Russell says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    I’m reading Being Mortal. It’s a fascinating look at aging written by a brilliant doctor.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:07 PM

      That looks interesting, Cheryl! Thanks for visiting and sharing!

      Reply
  2. Rhonda says

    January 31, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Crazy Love You Lisa Unger chilling.

    Reply
  3. SusanR says

    January 31, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I am reading Descent by Tim Johnston and having trouble putting it down. Its great.

    Reply
  4. KayreneS says

    January 31, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Love the puppy cover! Sounds like a great book!

    Reply
  5. Sonya Sanderson says

    January 31, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I am reading a Glen Campbell biography.

    Reply
  6. Dawn Monzu says

    January 31, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    I actually just won a book called “Contradictions” by Tiffany King. I haven’t started it yet, but I can’t wait to dive in!

    Reply
  7. Melissa Hartley says

    January 31, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    I am reading “Enough About Me” by Jancee Dunn 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      February 1, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      Is it good, Melissa? Let me know how you like it! I’m always looking for a good read! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  8. Ellie Wright says

    February 1, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I’m reading As Time Goes By: The life of Ingrid Bergman right now.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      February 1, 2015 at 3:26 PM

      Ooh, would love to read that, Ellie! Let me know how it is! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply

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