Lives of the Monster Dogs: A Novel (Abridged) Audiobook

" This book blew my mind when I was younger, and it still fascinates me today. "

" So disappointing. Such potential and such a great concept sadly falling flat with bad pace and bad characters. "

" I've had this for years & finally got around to reading it. Strange, original, and ultimately entertaining. Story centers around genetically altered dogs (malamutes, great Danes, German shepherds, e.g.) who walk upright, use mechanical hands, and talk. Dressed in 19th century Prussian garb, they emerge from the Canadian wilderness (long story as to how they got there) in 2009 and settle in NYC. Interesting, but I don't think my "friends" would like it. "

" This was very interesting. Its worth reading simply by its uniqueness alone. "

" easy interesting read. "

" This was a reasonably entertaining read set in the near future about genetically engineered dogs who rise up against their owners and then come to live in New York. "

" wonderful, I can't find any other books she has wwritten "

" Terrible writing and the plot is all over the place. Couldn't get into it, and even if it has the best ending in the world, the first 130pgs don't live up to it, couldn't finish it. "

" Gavin suggested I read this book and I am glad I did. The Monster Dogs walk and talk and live in Manhattan! "

" The concept of this book was really cool. However, I ft like the author couldn't quite get ahold of it. The story ends too quickly and I was left wanting more....maybe that's a good thing.... "

" Almost Victorian in feel, a strange tale of dogs that speak and live like humans, but can not bare to do so. "

" Awesome and unusual. You know you experiencing fantastic writing. I loved it. The first half was especially exciting and creepy then the story sort of got lost a bit for me at the end. A perfect book for me to contemplate as a new dog owner. "

" Funny and original. I love this book! "

" A hauntingly beautiful gothic tale of what it means to be human, animal, or monster. "

" Oh, gods. This one hurts, but is lovely. It came out of nowhere, and knocked my socks off. Not the easiest book. "

" Part one is definitely the better half of the book by a long shot. The story starts to turn somewhat cheesy and falls flat after part one. It's also pretty difficult for me to picture what these dogs would have looked like without imagining cartoony digital animation. "

" Frankenstein meets Animal Farm. This book is political classic horror. I had to read it for a senior level English class in college. That was over 10 years ago and I recommend it to this day. "

" I LOVED this book. Dogs in smoking jackets described beautifully and regally. I still make references to this one with my girlfriend. "

" Finishing this book was similar to waking from a dream. It is pure magical fantasy. "

" I read this, loved it - it's a first novel that's completely non-autobiographical. Also, when I went to New York after reading it there was a moment where I thought "Where's that castle with the dogs?"...before catching myself. "

" I didn't love this book, but I was definitely fascinated by it, despite or because of its creepiness factor. "

" wonderful, I can't find any other books she has wwritten "

" Very, very different. Very, very strange. "

" I loved the premise of this book, but somehow the actual story and narration never really did it for me; even at page 200, I felt like I was waiting for the story to start. "

" Just felt flat to me. I never really liked the main character, or the dogs, or anyone. The most interesting character is only physically present for a few pages, and few of the motivations of anyone were well explained. "