"DOG is a novel full of deft humour and escalating tenderness – a tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope and courage that bring them together." —Ross Raisin, author of God's Own Country
When 18-year-old Benjamin Glass goes to look at a dead whale that has washed up on the beach, he meets an unfamiliar dog who follows him home to his caravan. Benjamin isn’t equipped to take care of a dog – he has a chronic fear of germs, and is currently living alone while his grandmother is in hospital.
But when a delivery driver recognises the dog as The Mighty Gary, the fastest greyhound in the country, and tells Benjamin about his unsavoury owners, Benjamin is forced to trust the stranger on his doorstep and devise a plan to keep Gary safe. As Benjamin becomes more attached to the dog, it becomes clear that his trust in the delivery driver may well have been misplaced. He will have to leave his comfort zone, take some unhygienic risks, cross paths with dangerous and powerful men and confront his very worst fears if he has any hope of protecting what he loves the most.
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
ISBN: 9781787705760
Number of pages: 288
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
"Dog is a deceptively simple, warm and funny story. A lovely tale." - NZHerald
Really funny - author has a great sense of humour - but also moving and tender. A journey of self discovery and friendship. Very much enjoyed.
A beautiful coming-of-age tale of a young man who finds genuine purpose in the most unlikely of places, DOG is both laugh-out-loud funny and quietly devastating. Full of fantastic characters that wouldn't be out... More
Absolutely loved DOG! This book has you stuck between wanting to read more and wanting to go give your furry friend the biggest hug. There are genuine laugh out loud moments and the story is beautifully told. When is... More
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