Item: The Things We Do
Rating: 5
Author: Gina

The Things We Do is a psychological whodunit that reveals the importance of not only what people say and do but also what they think and feel. This book is one of the most touching I’ve read in a long time. The Things We Do broke my heart with the atrocities man inflicts upon other living beings. Yet, it’s uplifting to realize change can happen.

The Things We Do by Kay Pfaltz | Book Review

The Things We Do by Kay Pfaltz
Published by Arcadia Roseland on 07/17/2017
Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 510

Is murder ever justified? Prison psychologist Eleanor Hartley has her work cut out for her when it comes to the mute girl named Jane, arrested and convicted of two coldblooded murders. What would make an ordinary girl murder two men then go completely silent?

Eleanor uses her work to distract herself from a vicious betrayal and her own problems at home.

The Things We Do is a psychological whodunit that reveals the importance not only of what people say and do--often carefully monitored--but also of what they think and feel. The story weaves together two different narratives, one addressing the prison system, the other addressing laboratory testing on animals, for a shocking ending.

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Content Warnings/Triggers: murder, animal lab testing, animal abuse, harsh language, same-sex attraction (no physical sex).

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My thoughts on The Things We Do by Kay Pfaltz:

This book is one of the most touching I’ve read in a long time. The Things We Do broke my heart with the atrocities man inflicts upon other living beings. Yet, it’s uplifting to realize change can happen, and wrongs righted.

Kay Pfaltz’s heart shines through in every word she writes. Parts of the book are incredibly hard to read. The callousness with which animal testing is treated by many is difficult to understand. But, even worse is the blatant disregard many have for human life while trying to achieve their desires. Please don’t think this book is only about dogs, it also delves into the psyche of humans, their relationships, and attractions. There is something in this book that will touch you. I can almost promise that.

The synopsis speaks for itself. My words are put to better use in urging you to read The Things We Do. It is a dramatic fictional story that will pull you in during the prologue and keep you turning pages until the end. The characters are well-defined, and I promise they will stay with you long after you close the book.

Please consider purchasing this book. The author donates her profits to animal advocacy groups. Whether you read a purchased copy or you borrow a copy from the library, please leave a review and share the book with your friends. The Things We Do by Kay Pfaltz deserves to reach more of the reading public.

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The Things We Do by Kay Pfaltz | Book Review

About Kay Pfaltz

Kay Pfaltz is a writer and bestselling author of Lauren’s Story: An American Dog in Paris, The Beagle, a TFH Publication, Flash’s Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle, and Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope with the Dog Who Inspires Millions and most recently, The Things We Do.

Kay has been published in English, German, and French, including work in The Missing Peace: The Hidden Power of Our Kinship with Animals, and Bernie Siegel’s A Book of Miracles and Love, Animals, and Miracles. She is a contributing editor for La Joie and writes a monthly wine column for Blue Ridge Life.

You can also find Kay at her travel company, Beyond Ordinary Travel and at her restaurant, Basic Necessities.

Kay donates all profits from books to animal welfare organizations. For a list please visit her website for more info.

Kay holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in English literature from Kings College, University of London. She lives in Roseland, Virginia with four rescued hounds from the local shelters.

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Here are a few more of her novels:

Lauren’s Story: An American Dog in Paris

Flash’s Song: How One Small Dog Turned into One Big Miracle

Beagle (DogLife: Lifelong Care for Your Dog™) Spiral-bound