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Lily and the Octopus

Author:
Steven Rowley
Read by:
Michael Urie
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Ratings
Book
24
Narrator
10
Release Date
June 7, 2016
Duration
8 hours 4 minutes
Summary
A national bestseller combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, “Lily and the Octopus is the dog book you must read this summer” (The Washington Post).

Ted—a gay, single, struggling writer is stuck: unable to open himself up to intimacy except through the steadfast companionship of Lily, his elderly dachshund. When Lily’s health is compromised, Ted vows to save her by any means necessary. By turns hilarious and poignant, an adventure with spins into magic realism and beautifully evoked truths of loss and longing, Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all.

Introducing a dazzling and completely original new voice in fiction and an unforgettable hound that will break your heart—and put it back together again. Remember the last book you told someone they had to read? Lily and the Octopus is the next one. “Startlingly imaginative...this love story is sure to assert its place in the canine lit pack...Be prepared for outright laughs and searing or silly moments of canine and human recognition. And grab a tissue: “THERE! WILL! BE! EYE! RAIN!” (New York Newsday).
Reviews
Profile Avatar José Santos Jun 2024

A book for dog lovers. We all die a little when our dogs die. A sad event that all dog owners have to suffer. We all know that. But it doesn't make it easier. Loved to meet Lily and her guy. The beauty of this book is not in the sad story of Lily's death. It's in the small details of her day to day life. The fun, the walks, the chases, the sharing, the hugs and kisses. The dialogues between Ted and Lily are just amazing and fun. But, of course, this is also an emotional book. And is very well written. I listen to the fabulous Audiobook read by Michael Urie while reading.

Profile Avatar Aubria Lamendola Nov 2016

Loved this book! The narration was superb!

Profile Avatar cristina guerra Sep 2016

Havnt been so hooked in a book in for ever loved it me and my doggies where left with many learned lessons

Lily and the Octopus

Lily and the Octopus

Author: Steven Rowley
Read by: Michael Urie
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