This story took me on an emotional rollercoaster! I held off reading it as I felt that I wouldn't be in the right frame of mind but I should have dived in.

Yes the story starts off very sad with our main character Stupendo discovering that he has died. But how can he possibly move on when the humans he loved are still there?

We get to meet the animals and other residents that live on the same street as Tuesday and Stupendo and get a ghosts insight as to how they live. We see before Stupendo died and how his life with Tuesday was and afterwards when he was trying to work out how to cross the rainbow bridge.

You will laugh, you most certainly will cry but this is a thoroughly enjoyable read!

Wow, that had me shedding tears in a hotel lobby by the time the story reached its conclusion.

But at the same time it is the most perfect ending and is because I cared so much with Chris Manby's wonderful writing that I was in this position.

This is told from Stupendo's point of view, as we learn about his life with Tuesday and in there are all manner of unexpected developments.

I love reading things from a dog's perspective and I think the author really nailed it.

This is compelling, heartwarming, emotional and just completely addictive reading. I couldn't get enough of it and even an hour after finishing, the characters are still on my mind (both human and animal).

Utterly brilliant, a completely different sort of book than I am used to from this author but no less wonderful than normal. Just fabulous.

Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily

Chrissie Manby is one of my longtime favourite authors and I love it when she has a new book out. Chris' books and dogs, perfect combo!


This story is so cleverly written. Reading from the poiny of view of a dog, and a dead dog at that, is really intriguing and different. Stupendo is the perfect companion and I adored him. His relationships within the story are just so wonderful. I cried far too many times to count!


There was nothing I didn't love about this story. (Except maybe one certain male character who I won't name.) If you are a dog lover or a book lover, you need to read this one! Chrissies' best yet!

When I received an invite from Hodder to read and review Saying Goodbye to Tuesday, I did not even check the synopsis as I had previously enjoyed books by Chrissie Manby, though not for quite some time. I am so glad I agreed because, although I have always had cats and not dogs, this is a wonderfully uplifting story of the strong bonds between the dogs and their owners.
It is told from the point of view of Stupendo, who can’t understand why his owner, Tuesday, can no longer see him. He is heartbroken when the neighbour’s cat, Caligula, explains that he is a ghost. Together with the birds and squirrels that live in the neighbourhood, they try to figure out why Stupendo is still here and what is preventing him from crossing over.
Chrissie Manby has managed to bring these creatures to life in a natural way; it could have been twee, but somehow it isn’t. There is sadness, joy, romance, a mystery to be solved and the forging of new friendships by the time this amazing story comes to an end. I particularly enjoyed the attempts of Caligula’s owner to communicate with him electronically, and the hilarious translations of what he actually said. Thanks to Hodder and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.

From a view I’ve never experienced, the family dog. A fabulous read! This is an engaging and I found to be very emotive read. The connection between dog and human so beautifully portrayed. The mischievous relationships between animals being explored is delightful and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyable!

Thank you Netgalley

What a lovely book, loved reading about life through the eyes of Stupendo. Tuesday was Stupendo’s owner along with baby William. He sadly died after being knocked down by a car, but he remained loyal and watched over them. Loved reading about his adventures and his other pet friends.

This is a very unique and special book. I was captivated by the story of Stupendo and Tuesday, the love they shared was just beautiful. I can't say I had dry eyes throughout but I don't think many people would. I will definitely be reading more by this author. Absolutely wonderful

What a lovely book, loved reading about life through the eyes of Stupendo. Tuesday was Stupendo’s owner along with baby William. He sadly died after being knocked down by a car, but he remained loyal and watched over them. Loved reading about his adventures and his other pet friends.

A book that you will love if you are an animal lover.

Wow five stars from me!
Caligula was the standout background character for me, he brought so much of the story to life, as well as seeming to bring Stupendo to life the second time around. If you have ever loved an animal like part of the family, then you need this story in your life, and if you haven’t then you need this story to show you how much of a joy they can be. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have to be honest and say that when I read the synopsis for ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to read it. I am the joint owner of two yellow Labradors although they seem to think that they own me! When it comes to doggy stories, I tend to shy away from ones dealing with the death of a dog as I get too upset. However, I pulled my ‘big girl pants’ up and felt brave enough to read. I am so glad that I did too because against my expectations, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’ but more about that in a bit.
It didn’t take me long at all to get into ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’. In fact the cover was enough to grab my attention, especially as the dog on the front cover reminded me so much of my two Labradors. The synopsis made me have a little wobble but as soon as I started to read, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to put this beautifully written story to one side very easily. In fact, I became addicted to this book. I would pick the book up only intending to read a chapter or two but I would become so wrapped up in the story that I would still be sat there reading over half a dozen chapters later. I had my own suspicions as to how the story was going to turn out and I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had wandered down another path entirely. This was one of those books that stayed with me whether or not I had the book in my hand. By that I mean if I wasn’t reading the book then I would be thinking about it and if I had to put the book to one side then I would immediately look forward to being able to pick the book up again. I soon got to the end of the story and I had to say farewell to Tuesday and Stupendo. I found ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’ to be a gripping and emotional read, which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’ is superbly written. Chrissie has an easy going writing style that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’ felt more like a chat between friends than reading an actual book. I hope that makes sense. Chrissie certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention and draw them into what proves to be a compelling read. For me the story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly gentle pace throughout. The pace suited the story that Chrissie was telling. Reading ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’ certainly took me on one hell of an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs, twists and turns. I felt myself well up with tears on more than one occasion.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Saying Goodbye To Tuesday’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Chrissie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

I am a big fan of Chrissie Manby and I was thrilled to see that she had a new book being published. This book is completely different to any of her other books. I really enjoyed reading it though.
When I looked at the description of this story I knew that it was going to be very sad and emotional. However it still manages to be funny and uplifting at the same time. It is definitely an emotional rollercoaster of a book.
The story is told by Stupendo, Tuesday's Dog, as he realises that he is dead. The language is simple and could be considered to be childish, but it works well. I think that this is a fantastic book.

The story is told from the viewpoint of Stupendo, a dog belonging to Tuesday and her son William. You are told that he died a few days before, but couldn't remember how, but stayed behind as a ghost.
What this synopsis doesn't make clear is how emotional this story is, for both good and bad. The way that Stupendo interacts with the other animals, especially Zena a guide dog and Caligula a cat sounds childish, but actually works really well. As he gradually recollects the months and weeks leading up to his death I found myself really becoming engrossed in the story. It is also a comment on human interactions and how insular people have become, living near one another but never really talking to each other.
Overall one of the best books that I've read this year.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

“𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡? 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲.”


Saying Goodbye To Tuesday by Chrissie Manby

Wow this book really broke my heart in so many ways… the twist at the end had me crying happy tears!

The story follows the narrative of Stupendo, a Labrador and staffie mix who has an amazing life with his owner; Tuesday and her baby son, William. One morning however, Stupendo notices that Tuesday is very sad and his usual routine of getting up and going into the garden is not adhered to… he can’t understand why Tuesday is ignoring him.

After some time, Tuesday goes into her garden with a sad expression on her face, Stupendo runs and can’t wait to explore… however the neighbourhood cat, Caligula, explains to him that he died the night before … Stupendo can’t believe it - how did he die?? And how will he ever leave the two most important people in his life?

As the story goes on, Stupendo discovers the unfortunate and cruel events that led to his death .. he finds himself in uncertain situations … will he ever truly be able to cross the rainbow bridge?

I have never experienced so many emotions whilst reading a book! As a dog owner myself, I know their love knows no bounds and therefore related completely with Stupendo - I smiled, I laughed and I cried throughout. This book is about the true love between a dog and their owner and most importantly about the importance of looking out for one another.

The animals in this story were amazing! I truly felt like Caligula and Zena were real people - their personalities were adorable, funny and beautiful. I don’t think I’ll ever look at the animals the same way after reading this. An emotional yet heartbreaking read.

I can’t recommend this book enough! However be warned, it’s not for the feint-hearted.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘳 & 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.

Oh, the unswerving love & loyalty of a dog🐕!

A simply told pageturner, this story had me from the first chapter. It's written from a dog's point of view, switching back and forth between Stupendo's afterlife and his days spent with his beloved owner Tuesday, later joined by her young son William. There's a mystery attached to Stupendo's untimely death and the reason he is lingering in ghostly form. The eventual revelation of events leading to his demise was not unexpected but still very well done

I loved the way the animals all interact and eventually get the humans in the neighborhood to get to know each other. And the juxtaposition of the men in Tuesday's life made the heel all the worse and the perfect guy all the better.

Despite the villain of the piece and the havoc he brings to Tuesday and Stupendo's lives, I found this Manby tale warm, positive and uplifting. The twist at the end named Murphy was the perfect way to top off a lovely story.

Highly recommended, especially for pet lovers!

Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

A heartwarming, beautifully written and touching story of love, loss and the unbreakable bond of a dog and it's owners. I really didn't want to finish this book as it felt so comfortable to read, like a warm log fire on a winter's evening. A treat for animal lovers.

I knew I was going to cry buckets and smile since I read the first pages. It's a heartwarming, moving and compelling story, perfect for dog lovers or if you want to read a sweet story.
Stupendo is the epitome of a "good boy", he died and want to say good bye. Tuesday lost her dogs and she's grieving.
The story is the story of a bond, of how hard is to say good bye to our pets, and also a bit a mystery.
It's well written, the characters are fleshed out and the plot flows.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Seeing a new Chrissie Manby book was a lovely surprise - I’ve loved her books from the very first one I read, which was Spa Wars, so this was a no brainer request. Then I saw that it was about the loss of a pet, which is a huge trigger for me, and I still went ahead and requested it anyway. Did it make me cry? Of course. Did it surprise me? Yes! A good surprise too, as the storyline wasn’t like others by this author, and also because I assumed from the title that the dog would be called Tuesday.

It’s actually written from the viewpoint of Stupendo, Tuesday King’s Labrador Staffie cross, which was original and heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time.
Saying Goodbye to Tuesday is part romance, part mystery, part ghost story - I’m not one for ghost stories either but if you can suspend your disbelief it’s a really rewarding, hugely enjoyable story. It’s very sensitively written, and best of all, really captures the personality and character of a dog. It resonated on an emotional level with me, as I think it will with fellow pet lovers who have lost an animal.

I read it in one sitting and can’t recommend it highly enough. I’ll be buying a copy as soon as it’s released for sure. Looking forward to the next Chrissie Manby book already!

Unlike the reviews posted so far, I did not like this book.
I found it just too sentimental for me - and a little childish if I'm to be honest. The potential was there in the plot, but the execution did not suit me.

This broke me on so many levels, I blubbered like a baby on more than one occasion. This book reached in grasp hold of my heart and squeezed until it hurt, then gave me a big cuddle to make me feel better. Just as a faithful dog does!

I am a big, big, big dog lover, I have two demonic pup's of my own but before them, I had an old, old girl who was by my side, every day for 14 years until I had to say goodbye. That broke my heart, even now having my two boys there is a part that will always be broken. If you have ever lost a beloved dog, you will understand what I mean. This book brought all those hard emotions back to the surface; those tears and the grief of losing my girl all came flooding back, but in a good way this brought very happy memories of my old girl back. I sobbing now, writing this review!

Saying Goodbye to Tuesday is all about Stupendo the very, very good dog who doesn't understand why his owner Tuesday is sad, he doesn't understand why she is ignoring him and not playing. It's when the neighbour's cat tells him that he has died, but for some unexplained reason he hasn't walked over the rainbow bridge which makes Stupendo think there is something he is meant to do, there is a reason why he is still here. Being the good, loyal and smart dog he is, he must find a way to help Tuesday so he can cross the bridge and finally say goodbye.

At first glance the simplistic way it's written and how the story moves steadily forward you would think it was aimed at a younger audience, but that is soon dismissed as we are seeing the story unfolds through Stupendo's eyes which I thought makes it all the more heartfelt.

I have been reading Chrissie Manby's books for years, I adore her funny and heartwarming stories all of her books have had me laughing out loud or sobbing (sometimes both) but above all that there is an unbreakable love that permeates through the story and this one is no different. The love here is the unbreakable love of a dog and owner

Saying Goodbye to Tuesday is a hugely emotional, touching, clever and heartwarming book. It's easily one of the most special books I've read in a very long time, it touches your very soul and lays itself on your heart like a pawprint that will stay there for an eternity.I cannot recommend this enough, if you have loved and lost a beloved dog I can guarantee you will be sobbing your heart out as all those emotions will come flooding back. It's a powerful and mesmerizing story that packs one hell of a punch!

You know what? I really flipping enjoyed this book. It's made a refreshing change from all doom and gloom, and probably at a time when I need it most. Surprisingly, it's not been a complete departure from my usual crime reads, although the links are very, very tenuous. There is a bit of a mystery at the heart of this story, albeit one which is not really going to get Miss Marple or Jessica Fletcher all hot under the collar. From the start of the book there are two questions that really need to be answered. What took Stupendo away from his beloved Tuesday, and why hasn't he been able to take that final step into his next life? Well, if you want to know the answers, then you are really going to have to read this book. And believe me, if you've ever owned a dog, or a pet of any kind really, it's a book you will probably relate to.

The story is told from the perspective of Stupendo, and although the blurb tells you what to expect, I'm not sure that really conveys what a true joy this book is. Yes there are moments of sadness. Stupendo is a ghost, although he doesn't initially realise it, and the sense of loss which goes along with the death of any pet is present throughout the book, but not in an overwhelming way. You get little glimpses of it in Tuesday's reactions, her melancholy at times, but it really is only glimpses. There is more celebration of the wonderful relationship between the two of them and Stupendo's endless devotion to his human and her son.

The thing which really worked for me in this book is the way that the author really has captured that kind of doggy personality in her portrayal of Stupendo. There is a slow intelligence, a determination and a loyalty in him which comes through in all of his thoughts and actions. Not only that but there is a whole cast of animal excellence on hand to guide him through his new circumstances, including Caligula, a neighbourhood cat, one who has a reluctant friendship with Stupendo, Merle the Blackbird and Napoleon the Squirrel. Then of course there are his friends from the park, including Zena, a German Shepherd, his very best friend and the object of his affections. Along with Tuesday, obviously. Each one of the animals has a distinct personality, each very fitting to the very spirit of their species, and all of which made me smile. Caligula especially - totally catish behaviour. There wasn't a time when hearing the story told in their voices felt stilted or awkward. It all fit perfectly and really does touch the heart in ways you can't expect.

The story is not all about Stupendo. There is an element of romance in the book too. Throughout the book we follow the life of Stupendo human, Tuesday, seen through the eyes of Stupendo, of course. From the day they first meet and Stupendo decides that she will be his human, through the highs and lows of her love life, the birth of her son, William, and Stupendo and Zena's ill fated attempts at matchmaking. And beyond that this is a story of community as Caligula introduces Stupendo to his extended 'family' around the neighbourhood. This element of the story rang true, from the sense of isolation that so many of the characters felt, to the strange circumstances which led to a change of fortune for more than one of the residents of Stupendo's street.

So what were Stupendo's reasons for not passing over the rainbow bridge? Perhaps not entirely what you were expecting and trust me when I say there are one or two scenes which will have you as hopping mad as others have you grinning from ear to ear. Definitely a character in this book I'd have been happy to drop kick off a tall building. With a boot covered in spikes. Gah. Chrissie Manby has managed to create a slick, untrustworthy person you will love to hate, you just might not realise how much until well into the book. Thankfully they are a just minor distraction from all the beautiful and positive characters in the book.

And I'm happy to admit that by the end of the book, this cynical old boot was shedding a tear or two. No - it's not a complete tear jerker of loss, but it would take a hard heart not to be touched by the final chapters. Any one who has ever lost a beloved family pet will totally get it.

Funny, romantic, full of brilliant animal (and human) characters and with a truly heartwarming story, I'd definitely recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.