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Art Of Racing In The Rain

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Art Of Racing In The Rain

by Garth Stein

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd | June 1, 2009 | Trade Paperback

On the eve of his death, Enzo, a philosopher dog with a nearly human soul and an obsession with opposable thumbs, takes stock of his life. He recalls all that he and the Swift family have been through: the sacrifices his master, Denny, has made to succeed as an up-and-coming race-car driver; the unexpected death of Eve, DennyÂ's wife; and the subsequent battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents have pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.

 

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty and hope. Â"ItÂ's impossible not to love Enzo,Â" the Minneapolis Star Tribune notesÂ-and equally impossible to avoid loving this book.

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    Rating: 5/5

    A new favourite!

    SM

    12 months ago

    I was not sure what to expect with this book. I put off reading it for a bit because I was worried that I would not enjoy the racing element. As it turns out I loved this book. It was amazing. Enzo is one of the best voices- his narration was unique, clever, funny and poignant. I know nothing about racing but I loved the way it was woven into the book. I could not put it down.

    I will read this book again and again

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    Rating: 5/5

    Best Read So Far This Year!

    Shanie [Raksha]

    2 years ago

    Actually this is a 5++ / 5. Thanks to BookMason in the Community, I expanded my authors - and read this fabulous book, I really, really enjoy Stein's style & storytelling skill - there aren't a great many truly "affective" books out there at present, but "Racing" certainly is one! Please add this to your must reads, you will not regret it. I'm afraid if I say any more I will wind up giving it all away and that would spoil it for everyone else! I am sure that I will be re-reading this one for a long time...

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    Rating: 5/5

    AWESOME

    Alecia McKee

    2 years ago

    This is a GREAT book!

    Fasten you seat-belt, this is a FAST ride!! You will laugh, cry, be happy, be sad, triumph and defeat, LOVE characters and dispise others!! Great human insight, and it was over all to quick!!

    I will remember Remember ... Enzo always!!

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    Rating: 4/5

    a tear-jerker

    Marieline Quinton

    2 years ago

    a warm story of Enzo, the dog who chronicles his life, memories, hardships and death through his human family. Funny, sad, fast-paced as Enzo beleives through his death, he will re-incarnate as a human which is always what he desired.

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On the eve of his death, Enzo, a philosopher dog with a nearly human soul and an obsession with opposable thumbs, takes stock of his life. He recalls all that he and the Swift family have been through: the sacrifices his master, Denny, has made to succeed as an up-and-coming race-car driver; the unexpected death of Eve, DennyÂ's wife; and the subsequent battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents have pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.

 

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty and hope. Â"ItÂ's impossible not to love Enzo,Â" the Minneapolis Star Tribune notesÂ-and equally impossible to avoid loving this book.

About the Author

Garth Stein is the author of three novels, including the New York Times bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain and How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, and a play, Brother Jones. He has worked as a documentary filmmaker, and he lives in Seattle with his family.

Trade Paperback

336 Pages, 5.38 x 8.25 x 0.8 in

June 1, 2009

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

English


1554685273
9781554685271

From the Critics

Â"I loved this book.Â"

(Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants)

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