She is one of Scandinavia's most awarded literary authors. The Finnish-born, Estonian-born novelist and playwright has been translated into 46 languages and has sold more than two million copies, making her an icon in her field. 

Called a "literary phenomenon" by The Times, Oksanen has proven time and again, since her international bestselling novel, Purge, that she is a master of human drama, incorporating historical and contemporary themes that move the reader. The Dog Park is her sixth novel.