{"product_id":"the-great-dane-paperback","title":"The Great Dane - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuanne Laqueur\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply moving LGBTQ+ contemporary novel about grief, second chances, and the quiet beauty of found family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Great Dane\u003c\/em\u003e is both literary and approachable, a modern love story distinguished by its literary prose and comedic dialogue. Laqueur has crafted an unusual love story with heart, humor, and enough narrative mystery to keep readers turning the pages.\" -Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReeling from the tragic loss of his only child, Liko Greenman is looking for any way to pass, waste and kill time. He becomes obsessed with an unsolved riddle inside his late son's favorite video game, \u003cem\u003eThree Hares\u003c\/em\u003e. Following a cryptic clue sent by the game's developer, Liko arrives at a small farm in New York, where he meets Danelaw Strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDane is a striking, genderqueer man working through his own grief. For over twenty years, he shared an unconventional yet deeply devoted bond with the creator of Three Hares and his wife. Now on his own, looking for a new purpose, Dane agrees to help Liko decipher the game's mystery by telling the stories within the clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs summer turns to autumn, the two men explore grief, fatherhood, marriage and identity, discovering an unexpected romance, and joy within the inexplicable mysteries of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Great Dane\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning author Suanne Laqueur combines art and folklore with her signature depth and understanding of the human experience. The result is a luminous exploration of connection, found family and the healing power of love, perfect for fans of Ann Patchett, Ann Napolitano, Fredrik Backman, and lovers of emotional, thought-provoking fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 508\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46626471084076,"sku":"9798988021667","price":24.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/F-PhW9sl4d9798988021667.webp?v=1794358250","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-great-dane-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}