Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis

Fifteen Dogs is a novel by André Alexis, winner of the 2015 Giller Prize. It tells the story of a group of dogs at a veterinary clinic who are granted human consciousness by the gods Apollo and Hermes. The book explores themes of consciousness, mortality, and the human condition through the eyes of these canine protagonists. It's a thought-provoking read about what it means to be alive.