Dog People
- Authors: Jennifer Weiner
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- Genres: General Fiction
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- Release Date: 2020
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About the book
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Summer masterfully combines Stephen King with Donna Tartt, plus a twist of Shirley Jackson, in this timely tale of a man, his new partner, and his old dog.
As a young boy, Michael Corcoran grew up with just his mother by his side. As he entered adulthood, he found himself alone, believing that this would be his reality forever.
That all changed when he met Tina. She had no idea about his lack of friends growing up or the peculiar experiments he conducted in his garage laboratory. With Tina, Michael had a companion, a family, and even a beloved pet dog named Lady.
Initially resistant to the idea of treating Lady like a child, Michael eventually found himself indulging in premium kibble and tiny sports jerseys for the dog, all thanks to Tina's influence. They even developed a humorous voice and backstory for Lady.
Tragedy struck when Tina discovered a lump in her breast and eventually passed away. Left alone in his apartment, Michael was surprised by Suzanne Nelson's unexpected arrival with homemade lasagna. As Suzanne stayed longer, Michael struggled with her tendency to speak in a cloyingly sweet voice for Lady, reminiscent of a child.
Despite Michael's request for Suzanne to stop, she found it difficult to change who she inherently was. Some things, like one's voice and affections, remain unchanged in the depths of night when the world is asleep.
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