He emphasizes that literary study is not limited to the study of general literary characteristics, such as metaphor, rhythm, the type of hero, and the nature of the event.
The epic adventure of a 160-pound English Mastiff and the twentysomething girl who grew up alongside her';as much a story about growing up as about letting go of things that cannot be changedand a reminder of the profound healing connection that can exist between humans and the pets they love' (Kirkus Reviews).