SEPTEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
From his very first words, narrator George Blagden’s melodic voice draws listeners into this tale of love and loyalty. A cultured, astute, knowledgeable, and self-aware dog named Tomorrow recounts the 270 years of his life with his master, Valentine, most particularly the 127 years he waited faithfully in Venice for Valentine, who was lost at that time, to return. Blagden delivers the dog’s words in a soft voice at a stately pace, his master’s in louder, deeper tones. Unhurried, Blagden recounts Tomorrow’s adventures, which range across Europe from the 1600s through the Napoleonic Wars, from palaces and royal courts to battlefields, from London and Amsterdam to Venice and cities in between. As Blagden brings his thoughts and experiences to life, the listener becomes one with the dog. M.B.K. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
A grand sweep of adventure and travel, war and romance — along with a generous amount of face licking — that will have dog lovers enthralled. … Tomorrow offers a rich exploration of love, life and loyalty, in a world whose sensory atmosphere is irresistible.” —NPR
“A tale of love and unbreakable bonds.” —New York Post
“Celebrating the strength of human and animal ties, this compelling and satisfying novel is similar in spirit to Bruce Cameron’s A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey. But fans of time travel fiction such as Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” books will also enjoy this work’s descriptive cultural and historical detail.” —Library Journal (Starred Review)
“Ornate, vivid, deeply coloured, and so precise I could smell and taste the world …. the story of a dog who will wait for the man he loves is moving and tender. I was captivated by its charm from the beginning.” —Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
“The memoir-like story is beautifully rich in perseverance, love, the sweetness of life, and memorable, evocative scents.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A lyrical commentary on war, rivalry, sacrifice, and, above all else, loyalty.” —Publishers Weekly
“The writing is filled with sensory descriptions, and the smells and sights of the evolving world are beautifully rendered by the diligent canine narrator. Humanity’s foibles and failings are on full display, as well as the more heartfelt and loving moments between people and their dogs. This reads like a memoir but includes a touch of magic that makes the dog’s journey back to his master feel both ephemeral and timeless. For fans of historical fiction or animal tales, Dibben’s soulful debut is a charmer.” —Booklist
“With a hint of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and a dash of W. Bruce Cameron’s A Dog’s Purpose, Tomorrow confronts big questions about life’s purpose and celebrates life’s pleasures.” —BookPage
“Tomorrow is a richly imagined tale of canine devotion, the meaning of faith, and the price of immortality.” —Susan Wilson, author of One Good Dog
“With a beautiful voice worthy of its epic scope, Tomorrow grabs your attention, makes you think, and forces you to wonder just how powerful love can be." —Robert Repino, author of Morte
“Tomorrow is a profoundly magical journey into the soul of a dog and the transformative power of love. If you care about animals or humans, Damian Dibben's novel must be on your to-read list." —Neil Abramson, author of Unsaid and Just Life
"What a debut! What a novel! Ambitious but wonderfully achieved. A book to read again and again, especially for lovers of history and dogs." —Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse
SEPTEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
From his very first words, narrator George Blagden’s melodic voice draws listeners into this tale of love and loyalty. A cultured, astute, knowledgeable, and self-aware dog named Tomorrow recounts the 270 years of his life with his master, Valentine, most particularly the 127 years he waited faithfully in Venice for Valentine, who was lost at that time, to return. Blagden delivers the dog’s words in a soft voice at a stately pace, his master’s in louder, deeper tones. Unhurried, Blagden recounts Tomorrow’s adventures, which range across Europe from the 1600s through the Napoleonic Wars, from palaces and royal courts to battlefields, from London and Amsterdam to Venice and cities in between. As Blagden brings his thoughts and experiences to life, the listener becomes one with the dog. M.B.K. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
