Jaclyn’s Review: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain
written by Garth Stein
published by Harper Collins, 2008

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Did I enjoy this book? I thought this book was adorable!! Admittedly, I only picked it up because I’m a huge fan of Milo Ventimiglia, I wanted to see the movie, but I could not see it without reading the book first! I loved how the story is told completely from the dog’s perspective, and I loved Denny’s character. I could not believe how the author got me to feel such a range of emotions. I loved Denny and his daughter, I loathed his in-laws. I thought the entire book was well written, though I was not a huge fan of the zebra (it’s creepy and weird, if you read the book, you will understand exactly what I mean).

Would I recommend it? This is definintely a sappy story, so only read it if you are prepared to feel all the feels! If you are particularly fond of dogs, you will likely cry. It’s a well-written story with a unique premise. You won’t be sorry to read this one!
 

 

About the book – from Goodreads: A beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it—now a major motion picture from Fox 2000 starring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner.

Enzo is a very special dog who takes stock of his life on the eve of his death. As he recalls all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift—an up-and-coming race car driver—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, 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. Having gained tremendous insight into the human condition, Enzo discovers that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life.

 

 
 

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