Started Early, Took My Dog (Jackson Brodie, #4)
by Kate Atkinson
Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 21.7K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 350 pages.
About Started Early, Took My Dog
Tracy Waterhouse leads a quiet, ordered life as a retired police detective - a life that takes a surprising turn when she encounters Kelly Cross, a habitual offender, dragging a young child through town. Both appear miserable and better off without each other - or so decides Tracy, in a snap decision that surprises herself as much as Kelly. Suddenly burdened with a small child, Tracy soon learns her parental inexperience is actually the least of her problems, as much larger ones loom for her and her young charge. Meanwhile, Jackson Brodie, the beloved detective of novels such as Case Histories, is embarking on a different sort of rescue - that of an abused dog. Dog in tow, Jackson is about to learn, along with Tracy, that no good deed goes unpunished.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kate Atkinson |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 350 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,662 |
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What genre is Started Early, Took My Dog?
Started Early, Took My Dog is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Started Early, Took My Dog worth reading?
Based on 21.7K reader ratings, Started Early, Took My Dog has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Started Early, Took My Dog?
Started Early, Took My Dog has 350 pages.
Who wrote Started Early, Took My Dog?
Started Early, Took My Dog was written by Kate Atkinson. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Started Early, Took My Dog?
The ISBN-13 for Started Early, Took My Dog is 9780385608020.0.
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