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Fifteen Dogs

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Andre Alexis

Fifteen Dogs

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Toronto, Ontario • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis, Greek gods Apollo and Hermes make a wager on whether animals with human intelligence would be happier than humans if given the ability to comprehend language. They grant this gift to 15 dogs at a veterinary clinic. The dogs' reactions vary, leading to friendships, rivalries, philosophical musings, and moral dilemmas as they navigate their new reality and struggle with the complexities of their newfound consciousness. Death, violence, and existentialism are predominant themes.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

29,025 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Andre Alexis' Fifteen Dogs is praised for its imaginative premise and profound exploration of human and animal consciousness. Reviewers highlight the novel's eloquent prose and philosophical depth. However, some critics perceive it as uneven in pacing and emotionally distant. Despite this, the book’s originality and thought-provoking themes are widely appreciated.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fifteen Dogs?

A reader who enjoys Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis would likely appreciate philosophical fiction, exploring themes of consciousness and the human condition through unconventional perspectives. Enthusiasts of Animal Farm by George Orwell and Life of Pi by Yann Martel will find similar moral and existential inquiries compelling.

3.9

29,025 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Toronto, Ontario • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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