The Speed of Souls

A Novel for Dog Lovers

De: Nick Pirog

Narrado por: Carla Mercer-Meyer, Gabriel Vaughan

Hugo was a dog. He died. Now he's a kitten. As Hugo adjusts to his new body (not just a cat - a baby cat!), his new home (San Francisco), his new outside (Where are the mountains? Where is the lake?), and his sudden urge to sit in every box he sees, he wonders if he'll ever see Cassie or Jerry again.

Back in Lake Tahoe, Cassie and Jerry attempt to come to grips with life without Hugo. Cassie fills the void with "Tadpole Guard" and "Worm Patrol" and ups her protection of Jerry (her human), who is in the midst of a cataclysmic midlife crisis. In addition to his dog dying, Jerry's last two books have been monumental flops, and he's still reeling from his fiancee leaving him for another man. As if these problems aren't enough, his parents (who have become late-stage hippies) are coming to live with him for the entire summer.

And so begins the journey of three souls, intertwined by love, loss, and perhaps something even greater. Told with Nick Pirog's charm and razor sharp wit, The Speed of Souls is at once a hilarious, moving, and transcendent work of storytelling.

©2020 Nick Pirog (P)2021 Tantor

Best read so far

I thought this would be a book for kids - NOT. This is a book for adult dog and cat lovers. And, I could not put it down; I was completely invested to the very end. I was down right on the edge of my seat, biting nails. And speaking of nails, Nick nails it - this is why our fur babies own us - because we know we will never find a truer or more pure love. Thanks to the maker!

Amazing!!!!

A quirky good read with a sneaks up on you feel great ending! I have to say, Nick P hits a home run with a totally different genre book! More please!!!

You can't miss this wonderful book

One of the best Amazon audible books I have listened to . It makes you feel good listening to this story. I highly recommended recommend

Beautifully Done!

This book actually made me tear up sometimes as I remembered my own beloved dogs from years ago. Once again, Mr. Pirog, nicely done.

Pet Lovers-a MUST-READ!!!!

I have loved Pirog’s adventure/ mystery novels so I wasn’t sure about this one. Although I AM a crazy cat lady and an overall critter-lover. I gave it a whirl-LOVED! Even bought a copy to share with a dog mom friend of mine. Don’t hesitate. A GREAT story with a GREAT ending. Keep ‘em coming!!!

magical

Nick Pirog does it again. Spinning a story of struggle and perseverance where humor and heartache mingle into a beautiful thing. This story will sit in your mind forever. A must. Peace

Imma Sucker for Pirog

I was introduced to Nick Pirog about a year ago through Audible just by chance. It’s been a heavy time in America for the past year-two years. And I’ve had had lots of time for reading/listening to books. Luckily Pirog has a way of making his books fun. Pure entertainment. His books lift my soul and make me laugh out loud. Just what I’ve needed. This book was different from his detective books, but no less enjoyable. Especially if you love animals and/or have ever lost a beloved pet. I have and could understand the pain and joy of this book. Highly recommended for a break from the depressing life many of us have been thrown into lately. Hope springs eternal.

A must listen for dog lovers

My husband and I enjoyed this book so much that we have actually listened to it multiple times. Would love it if Nick Pirog came out with another but can't say enough good things about this book. You will laugh out loud alot so get ready to have a few hours of true enjoyment. You can't go wrong with this one. Just pure joy!!

New reason to love Nick

This is a different direction for “normal” Nick fare but just as delightful. The description can’t come near as to just how FUNNY this book is. As a lover of all things animal including my profession, this touches my heart and funny bone. He has captured the voices, thoughts of all the characters. Add to that the perfect narration and he’s got a home run. Highly recommend this to all Nick fans PLUS all animal folks. It’s good enough for more listens and if you’re down, a MUST! Laughed so hard at “baby cat”, I startled my own.

Best yet

I’m a huge Nick Parog fan, have read everything he’s written. This is by far my favorite. He hits every emotion. I laugh, I cry, I’m sad, I’m happy. What a wonderful author to be able to evoke such a strong response. I’m a forever fan.