Dog People

Written by Jennifer Weiner

Narrated by Steven Weber

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.

When he was a boy, it was just him and his mother, and when he was an adult, it was just him, alone. Michael Corcoran thought it would always be that way.

Then he’d met Tina, who didn’t know that he’d never had friends, or what kinds of “experiments” he liked to do in his lab in the garage as a boy. Instead of being alone, Michael had a wife, and children and, eventually, a dog.

Michael had promised himself he wasn’t going to be one of those people who pushed their dogs in carriages and called them “fur babies.” “Just wait,” Tina said—and soon enough, Lady was enjoying premium kibble and wearing a tiny Eagles jersey, plus special booties for the snow. He and Tina even developed a voice for Lady, a routine: a low, gruff, cigarettes-and whiskey tone that went with the tragic backstory they gave her.

Then Tina found a lump in her breast. And then she was gone. And then small, determined Suzanne Nelson dropped by Michael’s newly empty apartment with some homemade lasagna and never left. The transition would’ve gone smoothly if not for Lady—and the lisping, babyish falsetto Suzanne used when she “talked” as the dog.

Michael asked her to stop. And Suzanne did her best. But some things people can’t change, no matter how they try, like how they sound, and who they love—and who they are, in the wee small hours, when it’s dark and no one’s watching.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Oct 12, 2020
• ISBN: 9781797123875

Jennifer Weiner

Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one books, including The Summer Place, That Summer, Big Summer, Mrs. Everything, In Her Shoes, Good in Bed, and a memoir in essays, Hungry Heart. She has appeared on many national television programs, including Today and Good Morning America, and her work has been published in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, among other newspapers and magazines. Jennifer lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.

Reviews for Dog People

[Chelsea Abanathie · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Whatever sick twisted person thought the story was an interesting thing to write is twisted in the head! If I wanted to read a doggy notebook I wouldn’t have even open this app this is all horrible horrible book!

[Heather Hartley · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

One star because I can’t give it zero and warn pet owners not to listen/read this been. It’s should come with a warning.

[gina · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Beyond awful. Horrible, twisted and cruel ending. Especially if you are a dog lover. What a shame. I usually enjoy the author. What was she thinking with this??

[C W · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

That was beyond disturbing. Not enjoyable at all, more upsetting than entertaining

[becky9397 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Usually love this author but what a dark, despicable, disturbing story.

[lisa connolly · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The ending! Geez!!
You’re not supposed to kill the dog!

[Leah Barton Tew · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Don’t listen to this off you’re a dog lover. I wish I hadn’t.

[Maria Salinas · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I thought it was awful. Talk about the opposite of a feel good book! Read it if you feel like being disgusted ; js!

[Susanne Madigan · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Not even okay for dark humor (or whatever this is supposed to be)... waste of time. AWFUL.

[Helene Bard · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

a better ending - too sad for dog lovers. no