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The Dogs of Babel is a debut novel by Carolyn Parkhurst about a linguistics professor, Paul, whose wife, Lexy, dies after falling from a backyard apple tree. Unconvinced by the official conclusion that her death was an accident, Paul embarks on a desperate and bizarre quest to teach their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Lorelei, the only witness, to speak so she can tell him what happened. The novel blends a mystery about Lexy's death with flashbacks to their relationship, exploring themes of grief, communication, and the hidden complexities of a marriage.
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