The Art of Racing in the Rain in Reading with Style

May 02, 2011 Connie G rated it really liked it

Shelves: animals, book-club, re-reads, washington-state

This is a delightful book told from the point of view of Enzo, a wise old dog, looking back on his life. His master is Denny, a semi-professional race car driver, and Enzo has caught the racing thrill as well. The book tells about Denny meeting Eve, the birth of their daughter Zoe, and some legal problems that almost bring Denny down. Enzo believes that he has learned what makes a wonderful human, and feels he will return in human form in his next lifetime.

Enzo has such wonderful insight and com ...more

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Jul 09, 2017 Sam rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, books-of-2017

I went into this book knowing nothing except that it was narrated by a dog. I was expecting it to be kind of like Marley and Me, but from Marley's point of view. I was very, very wrong, and I'm glad that I was!

I couldn't put this book down! Something about it grabbed me from the very beginning, and I needed to find out what would happen to the Swifts. Enzo is a fantastic narrator! I love that the author makes it clear that he has his own thoughts and personalities, and is clearly very smart, bu ...more

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Mar 12, 2013 Ellen Harger rated it it was amazing

My step-son brought this to me to read. He had no idea what he handed me. My own precious dog had just died (not from age or illness but too much to share in a review). I was holding up and moving on when I started this poignant book. I was in tears the moment I opened it--doubting I could finish it. But I did and I was touched by this book. This is easily one of my favorite books and I loved the approach by the author.

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Aug 28, 2011 Nancy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2015-books

My opinion of this book is clearly in the minority. It is a simple tale told through the eyes of a dog. The dog had my heart as I am a dog lover but the story is way too predictable and the writing is simple. Within the story there are constant analogies comparing the struggle of life to race car driving. I did not like those parts at all.

I love books that either enlighten me in some way, teach me something about a bit of history I am unaware of or keep me guessing what is coming next. I like to ...more

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