Lily and the Octopus

De: Steven Rowley

Narrado por: Michael Urie

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).

Cute but maybe not for me

This was a cute and endearing story, but was hard for me to really get invested. The main character seemed immature and whiny at times. Maybe that was the point of the story, but I found it off putting. The main character also seems kind of crazy and emotionally underdeveloped. People who have very close relationships with their dogs might appreciate this story and be more invested than I was. OK for light reading/listening but not my favorite.

Beautiful

Heartwarming and funny. Made me laugh and cry. This is a story of a love so pure between a man and his dog. A must-read for dog lovers everywhere.

Calling all dog lovers

This is a must read for anyone who has ever loved a dog. Yes you will cry. But it is so worth it.

A aweet story of pure love.

The narration was prefect for the story. The story reminds us to enjoy the time we have with our beloved pets.

love love love love

bring tissues you're going to cry your eyes out beautiful story. that's all I have to say but audible wants 15 words so here you go