A Lame Dog's Diary

"A Lame Dog's Diary" by S. Macnaughtan is a story told from the perspective of someone who can’t move around easily, watching the daily lives and chatter of people in the small village of Stowel. Through his eyes, we see how everyone interacts, especially with interesting characters like the Miss Traceys and other village folks, and how they relate to each other. Right from the start, the story pulls you into the village gossip as the Miss Traceys get ready to throw a party at their new house. People visit and rumors fly around about what the sisters are planning. This creates a fun, close feeling in Stowel, but also shows how much everyone talks about each other, highlighting customs and how people get along. The main character, stuck on his sofa, gives us a funny and thoughtful look at everything happening in the village.