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  • Lily and the Octopus

  • By: Steven Rowley
  • Narrated by: Michael Urie
  • Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,339 ratings)

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Lily and the Octopus

By: Steven Rowley
Narrated by: Michael Urie
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Publisher's summary

Named to the American Library Association’s Reference & User Services (RUSA) Listen List!

Combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, Lily and the Octopus is an epic adventure of the heart.

When you listen to Lily and the Octopus, you will be taken on an unforgettable ride. The magic of this novel is in the listening, and we don't want to spoil it by giving away too many details. We can tell you that this is a story about that special someone: the one you trust, the one you can't live without. For Ted Flask, that someone special is his aging companion, Lily, who happens to be a dog.

Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all.

Remember the last book you told someone they had to listen to? Lily and the Octopus is the next one.

©2016 Steven Rowley (P)2016 Simon & Schuster
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Critic reviews

"Michael Urie narrates with a heartfelt passion that makes one giggle and laugh, nod in understanding and sob with sorrow. Urie's authentic emotion comes out in every character, whether it's Lily the dog's excitement, Ted the human's frustration, or the nameless octopus's apathy." ( AudioFile)

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Cute but maybe not for me

This was a cute and endearing story, but was hard for me to really get invested. The main character seemed immature and whiny at times. Maybe that was the point of the story, but I found it off putting. The main character also seems kind of crazy and emotionally underdeveloped. People who have very close relationships with their dogs might appreciate this story and be more invested than I was. OK for light reading/listening but not my favorite.

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Beautiful

Heartwarming and funny. Made me laugh and cry. This is a story of a love so pure between a man and his dog. A must-read for dog lovers everywhere.

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Calling all dog lovers

This is a must read for anyone who has ever loved a dog. Yes you will cry. But it is so worth it.

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A aweet story of pure love.

The narration was prefect for the story. The story reminds us to enjoy the time we have with our beloved pets.

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love love love love

bring tissues you're going to cry your eyes out beautiful story. that's all I have to say but audible wants 15 words so here you go

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My favorite purchase so far.

I purchased this book when it was one of the " Daily Deals" and I'm so glad I did. It made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. This is a truly touching story, only more so if you happen to be a pet parent. The narration is perfect for the story. I was hooked from chapter one. I definitely recommend listening to this story, I know I will again.

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I was completely entranced

The relationship that the main character had with his dog was so sweet, and the way it was narrated kept me entranced.

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For all dog lovers!!

great book, with satire, drama, humor and compassion for those that mean so much to us

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Woof

Such a realistic unashamed telling from the heart of how bittersweetly
We fall in love with our dogs.
It did break my heart then pulled it back together...it’s a scar
Can’t stop hearing Lilly s voice how i adored her as well.

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The next 'Marley and Me'

I thoroughly enjoyed the story, though I thought the story within a story of the octopus hunt was perhaps a bit longer than necessary to digress from the main storyline. I would have liked to have had an expansion on the narrative around Byron the froyo guy.

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