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I am a dog but I do not die at the end of this book. Who else could have written it?
The woman who saved me offers food, shelter, and affection. But I’m nobody’s pet. Because I have the intelligence of a human. And I aim to find out why.
Accompanied by Shakespeare, a Pug with the intelligence of a Pug, I strike out into the desert. Cannibal coyotes. Stray humans. A city of sin. The dangers are real. So are my questions: Where did I come from? And is a human life really worth more than mine?
Equal parts dark comedy and quixotic quest, The Second–Smartest Dog That Ever Lived delivers sharp humor, unexpected tenderness, and big, unsettling questions—all narrated by a dog who knows our deepest secret: we’re animals too.
“Pass masterfully blends humor, heart, and peril in this anthropomorphic tale, making it an unforgettable read.”
— Southwest Books of the Year
“Rou is a stalwart lead, smart as a whip and tenderhearted, and second banana Shakespeare is an endearing, jovial ball of energy.”
— Kirkus
We’ve been proudly serving introverted readers here at booktrovert.org since 1997—back when websites were chaotic, animated, and unafraid of Comic Sans.
Now NetGalley is launching booktrovert.com, complete with a slick interface, email sign-up page, and AI-generated readers who appear emotionally stable.
Honestly? Their site looks amazing.
And we’re excited about the free eBooks. GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!
(Even though we prefer paper. Call us old-fashioned like that.)
We have nothing but respect for NetGalley. They love books. We do too.
Still, in a world of multibillion-dollar publishing conglomerates and corporate sales funnels, the common reader needs to stay scrappy.
So here we are. The original booktroverts. Hollering into the deep space of books.
If you were looking for the other site, it’s over here: 👉 booktrovert.com
If you want to stay here and vibe...welcome.
