SOLVED. Adult Fic written from dog's point of view [s]

[Amy]

I read a review and excerpt maybe 10 or so years ago about a book that was written in 1st person from a dog's point of view. The dog called its owner "the one with the food" or something like that. I thought at the time that I'd like to read it, but I forgot the name.

[Sue]

A Dog's Life by Peter Mayle?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Is it on this list?

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...

[Kate]

The Art of Racing in the Rain? I haven't read it, but it could fit your description.

[Amy]

It's not The Art of Racing in the Rain; might be A Dog's Life by Peter Mayle--I have to find a copy or an excerpt to be sure. I'll check back later...

[Leigh]

Timbuktu by Paul Auster?

[Amy]

I don't think it's that one, Leigh. Guess I should have said, the dog's owner is a young to middle aged guy. And it's actually written in 1st person dog with limited knowledge. So far my best guess it that it's A Dog's Life. I ordered a copy through our library, but it'll be a few days before I get it. Another close one in mood is Dog On It, but I don't think that's it--the dog has too much "people knowledge", like knowing their names.

[Kitty]

The Art of Racing in the Rain is told by a dog.

[Clare]

You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend maybe? He refers to people as He who.... Or She who.... Etc

[Amy]

I'll check that one out too, Vespertine. Thanks. BTW, if you add A Dog's Purpose, this list is already better than the "Adult Fiction Narrated by a Dog" list (link in post above)--I haven't read all those on that list, but The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time isn't even narrated by the dog; in fact, the dog is dead.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Amy wrote: " The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time isn't even narrated by the dog; in fact, the dog is dead."

I removed it.

[Diana]

Is it possible that you're thinking of The Dark Gentleman by G.B. Stern? It's a very old book, but it's narrated by dogs who refer to their owners as "the Legs."

[Amy]

I think The Dark Gentleman is too old to be the one I'm thinking of.

[Mindy]

Nop's Trials?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Nop's Trials for Mindy's link.

[Amy]

Read some excerpts, and I don't think it's Nop's Trial. Thanks, Lobstergirl.

[Amy]

Finished Peter Mayles "A Dog's Life" and, although it wasn't the one I was looking for, it was very good--enjoyed it a lot! I bought "You Are a Dog" on Amazon, but won't receive it for a while. I can see I'm going to have to make a list to keep track of these!

[Tab]

Another to look at is Angus: A Novel . It's a fictional "memoir" about a dog. He calls his owners "Huge-Head" and "Sweet-Voice"

[Amy]

Ooh! That does sound promising, Tab. I'll add it to my list.

[Amy]

Solved! Thanks for all the suggestions; it is definitely You Are a Dog, and what a fun read that is!

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Great. Thanks for letting us know, Amy.

[Amy]

Took me long enough!