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A dog is reborn many times and wonders what his purpose is
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What it is about
A dog is born, lives a life and is reborn again and again as different dogs. Each life teaches him something about love and loyalty, and he keeps asking why he exists. The story is told in the dog’s own voice.
Who will enjoy it
Dog lovers and readers who enjoy emotional stories.
What you will get
A tearjerker that was adapted into a 2017 film.
A Dog's Purpose Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Dogs · Reincarnation · Love
Length
319 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
A dog with several names and the people he lives with.
Setting
Different American homes over many years.
What makes it different
A dog’s eye view of human life.
Feel
Sentimental and tearful.
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