The Blessings of the Animals: A Novel

“[A] beautifully crafted novel….A must-read not only for animal lovers, but for anyone who has found the courage to come back from heartbreak and find love again, without reservation, without fear.”
—Sara Gruen, New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants


“A marvelous page-turner, a story of an unexpected heartbreak and the unexpected blessings that result. I didn’t want to put this book down!”
— Ellen Baker, author of Keeping the House

 

“Wonderfully poignant characters and a deeply satisfying exploration of love in its many incarnations…make this novel Katrina Kittle’s most insightful yet.”
Lesley Kagen, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow River

 

From Katrina Kittle, the critically acclaimed author of The Kindness of Strangers, comes The Blessings of the Animals—a wry, engrossing, and moving story of a veterinarian’s journey through the aftermath of divorce amidst a motley crew of beasts.

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Published Aug 3, 2010

410 pages

Average rating: 3.5

2 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Harrietaspy
May 04, 2025
6/10 stars
A good book but I felt a bit like nothing happened and we were just going in circles.

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