In the beginning, I enjoyed this book immensely. I loved how the relationships in the novel were portrayed, not only between Edgar and the dogs but also between his parents, between his dad and uncle, between Dr. Papineau and his family, etc. I was two thirds of the way through this book and I found myself reading non-stop because I wanted to know so badly how it ended. I emailed a friend of mine and told her I was almost done reading this great book and when I was that she most definitely would want to get it from me and read it too. Then came the end. I just sat there thinking what happened? To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Was the author aspiring for an ending no one would possibly guess? Was he just tired and ready to wrap it up? I ask myself these questions but then think to myself, it surely would have taken less energy and thought to create a happier and more appropriate ending than something so dark and simply poorly thought out. Am I sorry I read the book? Yes! I do feel it was a waste of my time to be so disappointed in the outcome of the story. When I read a good book, I get so involved in the journey and the characters that they stay with me for a long while. This book will only remain with me long enough to create in my own mind my summation of how I feel the story should have ended. Then, I will forget about it and move on. That's a shame.