Xochitl Gonzalez, Hachette Audio, 11hr 22min The neurologist and writer narrates her book on outbreaks of “mystery” illnesses, such as refugees falling into prolonged comas. The Power of the Dog is available on Penguin Audio, 8hr 20 min Further listening The audiobook comes with a fascinating and heartfelt afterword written and read by The Shipping News author Annie Proulx, who hails Savage’s “brilliant and tough book … Something aching and lonely and terrible of the west is caught for ever, and the most compelling and painful of these books is The Power of the Dog, a work of literary art.” Matters are further complicated when Rose’s “sissy” son, Peter, comes to live with them, forcing Phil to confront who he really is. This prompts Phil to embark on a monstrous bullying campaign in an attempt to drive her away. But their steady existence is upset when George unexpectedly marries a local widow, Rose, and moves her into the ranch.
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