After the great success of ‘Neko café’, by Anna Sólyom, a work translated to 20 languages and already established as a longseller with cats as protagonists, Anna couldn’t leave us without another story where the dog, the other most beloved pet, was the main character. Whether you’re more of a cat or dog person, both stories have a special magic only some authors achieve, and Anna excels at creating two wonderful stories where you both enjoy and learn at the same time.
In this case, Roshi, the protagonist of ‘The dog that followed the stars’, teaches us how kindness, empathy, loyalty and companionship are key in our lives. As someone who loves dogs, I fell in love with him from the first page. So here is a short summary of the story so you can head to he bookstore this week to purchase this book, perfect for these cozy couch and blanket autumn afternoons.
Ingrid leads a peaceful life next to Roshi, her adorable golden retriever. After years of not leaving her town in Colorado, she accepts an invitation from her brother to celebrate the 4th of July in Virginia. There, the fireworks scare Roshi, and a pack of dogs chases him, causing him to inevitably get lost. Devastated, Ingrid feels forced to return to Colorado. However, Roshi won’t give up and will start an odyssey through several states to reunite with her. Throughout his long journey, Roshi will honor his name – which refers to the abbot of a Zen monastery – playing the master role in the different homes he passes through. And, as he looks for the way back home, he is adopted by different families and lonely souls, whose lives are changed by his amazing intelligence and kindness. Where will Roshi’s journey end?
One of those novels that leaves you with a warm feeling, and I’m sure that dog lovers or animal lovers in general, will want to read and gift, because it is truly a magical story.
Congratulations, Anna, for once again making such a special novel that doesn’t stop being a wonderful gift.
