The Art of Racing in the Rain

A great title...it gave nothing away!

13 months ago

This is an absolute gem of a book for dog lovers and for those who are not proud owners. I ordered three more copies to give as gifts and everyone LOVED it. I'd never heard of Garth Stein but love the cut of his jib and am interested in his other books!

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ONE OF THE BEST READS EVER!

14 months ago

I loved this book! I ordered two more copies to give to friends (who are either racing or dog fans). This book made me cry. Beautifully written. Will look for more books from Mr. Stein in the future. Kay in Canada

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Better than "Marley & Me"

14 months ago

I loved everything about this book. I enjoyed it much better than "Marley & Me". This really was the best book I've read in a while. I recommend it to anyone who loves a heartwarming tale, and a good cry.

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God I love dogs!!!!

17 months ago

It wasn't Marley and Me - but what a great book. The author really knows how to write. An excellent read.

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Wow

18 months ago

What a wonderful book.

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Great read!

18 months ago

I love dogs, so this book, narrated by a dog, really appealed to me. The story had a something for everyone (cars, car racing, love, humor, lust) and kept me interested, and I really loved the way it was told through the dog's eyes. An interesting story.

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Unforgettable!

2 years ago

I cannot recommend this book enough! It made me laugh out loud and sob like a baby. After I finished, which only took hours since I could not put it down, I immediately wanted to read it again. A truly unique, heartwarming book. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed after reading it.

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• 4 people found this helpful

Most Depressing Book I've Ever Read

2 years ago

I really wanted to love this book about Enzo the dog and Denny his owner - a sort of/sometimes race car driver. But it made me so sad. I just wanted to lie in the parking lot and get over by a truck. Denny's life was just so sad. So many bad things happened. And while I did enjoy reading a book written from the point of view of a dog I found that very sad too. So many things suck about being a dog - being a prisoner in an apartment, being forgotten, being hungry. I just found this book so… + read more

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The Best Book I Have Ever Read.

2 years ago

The story of Enzo, is the most incredible story i have ever read. From start to finish i could not put this book down. Enzo tells the story great, and at times you may find your self crying... and even laughing. If you like books that are very deep, and heartwarming... then this is the book for you!

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• 10 people found this helpful

My Favourite of the Year So Far

2 years ago

I'm not sure what I was expecting of a tale told from a dog's point of view, but I certainly wasn't expecting something this wonderful, moving, tender, or bittersweet. This is the story of Enzo, a dog owned by Denny Swift during the pivotal years of Denny's life. Denny is a gifted car racer with a wife and child, and Enzo is a dog educated by television and his powerful intuitions on the world around him. Enzo relates to the world in deft metaphors about car racing, scents, and using… + read more

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• 1 person found this helpful

Absoutely great!

2 years ago

Absolutely!

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• 6 people found this helpful

Heartbreaking

2 years ago

Readers looking for a light and silly read should steer clear of this one. However, readers who are looking for a powerful and heartwrenching read, pick up this book NOW. Set in the point of view of Enzo, the well-loved family dog, it begins with his puppyhood and ends with his death. Throughout his life, hand in hand with his family, Enzo, a surprisingly intelligent and insightful Lab-mix, undergoes tragedy and loss. But Denny, his owner, a race-car driver, teaches him through the… + read more

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