LT's Theory of Pets

Written by Stephen King

Narrated by Stephen King

Stephen King delivers a haunting, heartfelt performance as he shares a story about the bonds between husbands, wives, and pets.

LT has a theory about pets, particularly his Siamese cat. It had been their cat not just his cat, but that was until he came home one day to a note on the fridge. His wife had left him.

The cat stayed behind...

Recorded live at London's Royal Festival Hall, LT's Theory of Pets demonstrates yet again that Stephen King is a master storyteller.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Aug 1, 2001
• ISBN: 9780743563369

Stephen King

Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes Never Flinch, the short story collection You Like It Darker (a New York Times Book Review top ten horror book of 2024), Holly (a New York Times Notable Book of 2023), Fairy Tale, Billy Summers, If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: End of Watch, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel and a television series streaming on Peacock). His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic works The Dark Tower, It, Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, and Firestarter are the basis for major motion pictures, with It now the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. 

[Frederico Atra Giovannetti · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very very very short and Funny dont miss it. Wobt regret!

[Tiffany Womack · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Stephen King nailed a great mixture of humor, horror, and life lessons all in one. Skip the marriage counselor and read this book. It’ll work a lot faster! ;)

[Laurie Grauer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Funnier than expected-especially for King. Real treat to hear him read his own work, Maine accent and all.

[Sarah · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Great to hear this being read by the King himself!

[Betty moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

That was good and funny. A pleasant hour with Stephen King!

[jaden_39 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Mildly entertaining, but not one of his best. The ending was abrupt.

[muumuumousie · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I loved it right up until the end; it was so funny, and Stephen King reads it with such energy and comedic timing. However, the dark, disturbing conclusion (or lack thereof) really ruined it for me. I would give the first ninety percent five stars, but the ending gets two.

[His Wife · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Loved that this book was read by Stephen King. The more I hear him speak the louder his voice sounds in my head when I read his work. LT's Theory of Pets was ok. it was quick listen while I got some chores done. This was not one of King's fearful works, though. Just a fun tale.

[Danielle Sayre · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I was close to the end of the audiobook and it kept jumping to the end. I did not get to listen to the last 20 minutes of the book and do not know how the story ended. This is a problem with the audiobook not with the story. The story was great except right when it was getting good the audio would quit playing and would say the book was over.

[drmom62 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I agree with the reviews that praise the storytelling and humor and skill of delivery, however, I did not particularly like the end of the story or offensive language. Cat's name was wonderful.

[stahl2ricco · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was much funnier than most King stories! I actually chuckled aloud several times as I listened! Lots of bad language, but totally within the character of LT, and again, often pretty dang funny! It's all about marriage, and pets, and, well, storytelling itself. LT's actual theory isn't very good, but the story, until the end, is! The end left me completely unsatisfied, which is why I only gave it 3 stars. But it is well worth the listen, and it's pretty cool to hear it in its author's own voice!

[readingrat_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a really fun audio book to listen to. Stephen King does a good job with the reading, he has a real sense of comic timing, and his characterization of LT is great. As expected, even Stephen King's comedic writing ends up having its dark side.

[theboltchick · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really liked listening to this audio book. This was read by Stephen King himself and has a much lighter, more humorous quality to it. (But then those of us who know Stephen King realize something must go horrifically wrong before the end!) It is not a full novel, in fact barely a short story, but still quite entertaining.

[israfel13 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Read by the author this one shows the humorous side of Stephen King.