Review: "Lily and the Octopus" by Steven Rowley

As most pet owners can agree, our pets help to make our life worth living and the same can be said about the author. This is his story about his dog, Lily, a small dachshund, and how she saves his life and teaches him to live. His dog is his confidant and friend with whom he has long conversations with, to help him work through his difficulties, sometime she even answers!

The author has a wonderful story telling style. He faces some difficult challenges in his life but his narrative is expressed with humor that has you laughing through the tears. He draws you into the tale and has you rooting for the happy ending and assured he has succeeded. His use of symbolism gets to the depth of his feelings.

I can’t say too much more about this story without spoiling the plot. I recommend it for everyone who has ever loved a pet and called them family. It is definitely for the mature reader as it deals with an extremely adult subject.

I requested and received this book for review from NetGalley.