The Art of Racing in the Rain in Ask Garth Stein!

May 26, 2008 A rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, adult, desert-island, top-10-of-2008, romance, funny, melodrama, literary, tearjerker, fiction

Best book of the year so far. Filled with laugh-out-loud silly moments and heart-wrenching tear-jerking ones, the story of a small Seattle family is told from the viewpoint of Enzo, the family dog, who loves television, bananas, and Formula 1 racing. I listened to the audio version, which is read by Christopher Evan Welch--he did such a great job, I'm probably going to get more of the audiobooks he voiced like The Last Apprentice series and Crashing Through, which I was going to read anyway. ...more

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Apr 16, 2013 Molly rated it it was amazing

I am more into mysteries and thrillers but I thought I would broaden my taste and try it out. I was pleased.

I made myself a goal. I said to myself that I needed to start reading more. I titled my goal, "One Book A week Challenge." After scrolling around on goodreads I found a whole list of books that interested me.

I went to the library with my list and after searching for everything else and having it be not in stock or not currently available I went to the last thing on my list, The Art of Rac ...more

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Sep 25, 2013 Ash rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Initially I was put off by the first few pages because it started with the narrator meeting his maker (or so it was implied) but then is dived into the back story. I was fascinated by how the author was able to humanize Enzo especially in the narration. Enzo's interpretation of life around humans was funny and sad, there were parts of the book that broke my heart. The racing analogies became a bit of a bore to me but then I am not into racing but it tied so well into the story.

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Mar 07, 2013 Dimity Powell rated it it was amazing

Not unusual for me to weep, cry and cringe during the reading of a brave and enthralling tale. Rare is it to find myself weeping during the retelling of it long after I've read the final page. The Art of Racing in the Rain isn't just a fictional flurry of tears though. It's an extraordinarily compelling story of good versus evil, the essence of power and knowledge and conviction, and ultimately the strength of love at all levels. And all portrayed through the eyes and thoughts of Enzo, the famil ...more

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Feb 23, 2012 JaleesaReads rated it it was amazing

Such an amazing book that I read to my dog. I fell in love with Enzo and Denny and the bond they had between Dog and Owner. It made me laugh, smile, cry and cheer on. I recommend this to dog lovers alike as well as to those who just love animals and know the bond that develops. All thumbs up!!!

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Jul 13, 2008 Riah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: scripps-tucson-book-club, fiction, literature, re-read, favorites

I officially have a new favorite book. I haven't felt so involved and invested in a book since at least before high school. The writing in this novel is magnificent. It's a multi-level story narrated by a philosophical dog looking at humanity through the experience of the family he lives with, and his exposure to t.v. documentaries and Formula One race car driving. This is truly a wonderful example of a new classic literary piece. I plan to read this book over and over again.

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May 01, 2011 Fran rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-fiction

Great. Denny's race car experiences offer life lessons to Enzo, his dog, who believes he will come back as a human after he dies. Great metaphors for life!
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