Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank Giller Prize | 2015 | Winner |
About This Book
The gods Apollo and Hermes grant human consciousness to fifteen dogs at a Toronto veterinary clinic, then wager on whether any will die happy. A philosophical fable exploring intelligence, language, and what it means to be human. Winner of the 2015 Giller Prize and the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize.
About the Author
André AlexisTrinidad-Canadian
André Alexis is a Trinidad-born Canadian author, playwright, and critic. His novel Fifteen Dogs won the 2015 Giller Prize and the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. He is the author of several critically acclaimed novels and plays.
