false 3153910 21 Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it. 3175590 book 5 5 2008 The Art of Racing in the Rain total:8062|5:3217|4:3054|3:1389|2:308|1:91| 8062 33188 12751 3037 5 33 false false Sun Jun 29 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 02 19:49:14 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 02 20:12:16 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 20 false false Sat May 31 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat May 31 08:49:26 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 22 09:18:10 -0700 2008 Do not attempt to read this book without a box of tissue handy, and give yourself large blocks of time to read, it's difficult to put down once started. I LOVED this book!

The narrator of the story is a dog named Enzo who belong...more...]]> 4 10 false false Mon Jun 23 19:19:50 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 24 15:52:24 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 23 19:19:50 -0700 2008 1. Enzo is the coolest. dog. ever. And that includes my dog, who happens to be pretty hip. He's caring, he's funny. I love it.
2. The way Enzo narrates is awesome. I have a feeling that if dogs - smart dogs, who are about to come back as men - could talk, this is what they ...more...]]> 5 11 false false Sat Nov 08 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Sep 17 15:45:11 -0700 2008 Mon Nov 17 12:39:43 -0800 2008
The narrator is a dog.

There is much mentioning of racing - Formula One, NASCAR, Indy....

and the narrator is a dog. But I think I mentioned that already.

I liked this book so much that it made me want ...more...]]> 4 8 false false Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 08 18:04:54 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 08 19:48:42 -0700 2008
I was...more...]]> 1 6 false false Sun Oct 19 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 12 13:30:36 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 19 02:32:50 -0700 2008
Equally disappointing is disliking the work of a local author. I always want to like local authors (and artists of all stripes), but it isn't always possible.

First, I don't think a...more...]]> 5 5 false false Tue Jun 10 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 01 05:28:05 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 04 18:42:49 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 7 false false Sun Sep 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 20 18:28:04 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 05 04:29:11 -0700 2008 Once
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Let me just say - I'm not a race car fan at all, but this book really isn't about race car driving. It's about the love a dog has for its humans, the nature of life, and how - according to the dog - race car driving is a metaphor for all ...more...]]> 0 5 false false Wed May 21 11:56:13 -0700 2008 Wed May 21 12:08:18 -0700 2008
B). The first line of this book is, "Enzo knew he was diferent from other dogs"

C). This book is written from the perspective of a dog.

D).Inside the book there are statements such as, "That which...more...]]> 5 4 false false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon May 12 13:27:29 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 27 08:53:53 -0700 2008 explained that that is what will happen to dogs such as himself). ...more...]]> 2 6 false false Tue May 13 12:45:08 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 20 19:59:21 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 3 false false Sat Aug 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 25 19:55:49 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 11:21:03 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 3 false false Thu Aug 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 26 21:59:39 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 28 08:50:03 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 3 false false Fri Jun 27 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 23 11:14:45 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 27 09:00:23 -0700 2008 HATE IT!
However, I love dogs. Dogs are much better than humans on any given day. This book was written from the dog's point of view. Cute, r...more...]]> 2 3 false true Wed Sep 03 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 13 06:34:37 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 13 06:47:16 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 4 false false Thu Jul 03 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 15:26:34 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 03 11:45:05 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Fri Dec 12 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Aug 28 07:27:36 -0700 2008 Mon Dec 15 08:11:51 -0800 2008 The dog is named Enzo and his owner, Denny, is a semi-pro car racer. There are technical terms, references to celebr...more...]]> 2 4 false false Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 02 15:00:50 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 05 06:22:22 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 2 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon May 19 17:55:13 -0700 2008 Thu May 22 03:13:01 -0700 2008 more...]]>