Review of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein


The Art of Racing in the Rain*****This is fantastic. I would give it ten stars out of five. This should be recommended reading for all Formula One drivers, given their current bickering on the circuit. I loved this book. 
One because I loved Senna. I believe he's one of the greatest drivers ever. And I agree with the author about Senna, in life and in death, he was truly enigmatic. It never rained on him.Written from a dog Enzo's point of view, this book is hilarious, a little sad and had me laughing out loud. Its vivid and beautiful. Full of alliterations and irony. I loved how the book closes as well. All in all, its a fantastic read. Recommended for all. I can't stop gushing about it. 
As Denny struggled with a messy custody battle, his dog watched him finish the race. If you're a formula one lover, you will love this book, if you love dogs, you will love this book and if you love underdogs, you will love this book.
If you must know details, this book follows Enzo, a dog plucked from his farmland home in Spangle to the urbane Seattle where Denny, a racing enthusiast and driver lives. He grows up watching Denny's family grow, his marriage and his child. Enzo believing, 'he practically birthed her.' 
Everything a dog experiences and probably thinks is in this book as he explains, how he will become a man in his next life. And all that he's doing now is preparation. When Denny loses custody of his daughter, Enzo influences his decision, stays by him and keeps him on the straight and narrow.
Denny does win the race at the close of Enzo's life, and life comes full circle at the end. My favorite line in the book is the analogy of a good driver always focusing on the next turn. I hope I've said enough to make you want to read this. Its fabulous.


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Published on March 08, 2016 11:02
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