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This book came well reviewed from several colleagues who are also total dog people. The Art of Racing in the Rain is narrated by Enzo, who is Denny's loyal dog. Enzo is almost human except for the confines of his dog body and inability to communicate. But it is through Enzo's eyes do we hear of Denny's troubled story and we trust the narration completely. This was a sweet book and the dog voice narration was well done. My main complaint is all the racing metaphors. Denny is a race car driver, an
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I expect this title to become a classic on the shelves of those who enjoy the genre of "dog-inspiration" stories. Told from the perspective of the dog, Enzo, who greatly laments his lack of opposable thumbs, The Art of Racing in the Rain will cause any dog owner to re-think her conversations with her dogs. The story drags a bit for those not enchanted with car racing and Enzo's beloved person, Danny, certainly encounters an string of bad luck that strains plausibility. Through it all you see the
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I really loved this book. I thought it was beautifully told from a unique perspective. It was heartbreaking and nerve-wracking and funny and touching. I fell in love with Enzo and I'm so not a dog person at all.
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I only thought this book was ok. I liked the point of view of the dog, but I wasn't super into the story of what was happening in his owner's life. I don't own a dog...is that what I'm missing here?
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Very contrived.
for June book club.
for June book club.
Loved how this book was told by the dog's point of view! Very touching.
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Gut wrenching & beautiful.
3 1/2 stars.
Jun 23, 2010
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