Critical Praise for The Blessings of the Animals
“…an unpretentious, well-written, emotionally authentic story….”
—The Boston Globe (8/7/10)
See full review here
“…Kittle wades through heartache and tragedy yet manages to find elegance and charm in her latest novel. ….a long-view of the nature of marriage and relationships.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
See full review here
“With subtle yet shimmering insight, Kittle explores the resilience of human nature and the indelible role animals play in healing shattered emotions.”
—Booklist (7/1/10)
See full review here
“There’s something about a woman rising from the ashes of her life that gets a reader’s attention. Throw in a bunch of crazy animals and a crazier family and readers can become fans for life.”
—Grand Rapids Press (8/9/10)
See full review here
BOOK BLOGS
“I had a hard time putting this book down, but forced myself to read slowly and savor every page. I didn’t want it to end—and by the time it did, I felt like I knew all the characters as if they had been lifelong friends.”
The Conscious Cat (8/27/10)
Books & Things (8/26/10)
“Spunky and full of emotional nuggets of wisdom. This is a book that left me immensely satisfied, both as a reader and as a human being that loves her people and animals.”
The Little Reader (8/23/10)
“What a joy it is to find a book that you can’t wait to pick back up! Kittle’s deft portrayal of this common situation and her insight into how life can start over will strike a chord in readers.”
Booksie’s Blog (8/19/10)
“I think I’ve read everything Katrina Kittle has ever written, and I’ve literally fallen in love with every bit of it.”
Jenn’s Bookshelves (8/18/10)
“I can’t remember the last time I wanted to prolong a book as much as I did this one—a novel that had me hoping for rain and an empty afternoon.”
Book Club Classics! (8/12/10)
“…thought provoking and compulsively readable.”
Raging Bibilomania (8/10/10)
“…like a delicious meal that fills your senses and you want to savor every bite. …will resonate with readers who can relate to a woman’s struggle to be whole again.”
Chick With Books (8/5/10)
“…a beautiful, moving story of love, loss, forgiveness, and learning to move on.”
Rundpinne (8/4/10)
Reviews from the Heart (8/3/10)