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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2593 KP) rated For Duck’s Sake in Books

Aug 27, 2025 (Updated Aug 27, 2025)  
For Duck’s Sake
For Duck’s Sake
Donna Andrews | 2025 | Mystery
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
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Meg Is a Little Unfocused in Her Latest Case
Meg is over at her brother’s new house watching the worker getting ready to build a new duck pond. But he quickly stops when he finds a decades old skeleton. Who is it? And who killed him? Meanwhile, Meg’s house is the staging area for hundreds of dogs who will participate in a parade to hopefully get them adopted. Will that go off without a hitch or is someone trying to crash the party?

Normally, I love this series, but this book didn’t work as well for me. The plots were given equal weight, which threw the pacing off. The story with the dogs came to an abrupt ending. I’d figured out what was going on with the skeleton, but even that wrapped up a little too quickly. The saving grace is the characters. I loved spending time with them as always, and I was smiling if not laughing while I read. Fans will still be glad they read this one, but if you are new to the series, I suggest you start with a different entry.
  
A Dog's Purpose
A Dog's Purpose
W. Bruce Cameron | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.8 (12 Ratings)
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I had heard a little about this book before I saw that it was being made into a movie. The concept seemed cute and was definitely a good read. I was not prepared for the amount of sadness that I would have while reading and every time Cameron described the aging of the dogs, I found myself petting mine and holding her closer. Well written and easily embraces the view point of a dog from beginning to end and back again. I think all dog lovers should read this but have a tissue handy.
  
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
2019 | Action, Crime, Thriller
I liked John Wick chapter 3 for the action. However, I'll say that a few of the action sequences were drawn out a bit longer than necessary. The plot was simple, so it didn't get lost in between the fights. I didn't love Halle Berry's part, but loved the dogs, and the part that they played, eventually linking the two characters together, even if it was for a short period of time. I was honestly getting a little bored with the last major fight sequence, but I did really enjoy the ending!
  
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Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite (2020)
Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite (2020)
2020 | Comedy, Family
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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I can't believe this is the last time I visit my local Cineworld for a while let alone it had to be this one it's okay it was funny. As I've seen both the first two cats and dogs the first one was okay and the second was not so good but this was one slightly better than the second one. Anyway as I don't know when I will be at my Cineworld hopefully wonder woman 1984 fingers crossed end of the year I suppose back to watching my old blu Rays instead