David Bowman, author of the well-titled book Let the Dog Drive, has checked in to say that I should drive (gladly), and to set me straight: the emphasis is equally on “dog” and “drive.” As I told him, I more or less realized that, but still found it fun to imagine contexts in which one would say “Let the dog drive,” or alternatively, “Let the dog drive.” He adds that “Jim Harrison suggested to me that the sequel should be titled Let the Dog Drive Further.”
Meanwhile, Lizzie says the book has good word-of-mouth, and in her comments Bowman tells the story behind the novel’s Joan Didion blurb. I’m adding his book to my queue.
Here’s hoping the dog drives better than Toonces.