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If you've ever wondered what your dog is thinking, Stein's third novel offers an answer. Enzo is a lab terrier mix plucked from a farm outside Seattle to ride shotgun with race car driver Denny Swift as he pursues success on the track and off. Denny meets and marries Eve, has a daughter, Zoë, and risks his savings and his life to make it on the professional racing circuit. Enzo, frustrated by his inability to speak and his lack of opposable thumbs, watches Denny's old racing videos, coins koanlike aphorisms that apply to both driving and life, and hopes for the day when his life as a dog will be over and he can be reborn a man. When Denny hits an extended rough patch, Enzo remains his most steadfast if silent supporter. Enzo is a reliable companion and a likable enough narrator, though the string of Denny's bad luck stories strains believability. Much like Denny, however, Stein is able to salvage some dignity from the over-the-top drama. (May)
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4.0�toiles sur 5 Creative and Deeply Touching, Oct. 3 2008

Par	Teddy (Richmond, BC) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Enzo knows he's different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul, he has educated himself by watching TV and listening to his master, Denny Swift, an up0and-coming race car driver- Art of Racing in the Rain (Front Flap)

Enzo is convinced that he will come back in his next life as a man. On the last night of his death, he looks back on his life and the struggles that Denny had. The loss of his wife Eve and the custody battle for his daughter Zoe, against Eve's wealthy parents. Enzo knows that he did his part to reunite the family and has the hope that Denny can still become a champion race car driver.

I received a copy of this as an advanced read from Harper Collins Canada. I was just about to start reading this book when my precious dog, Robbie died. Because of the nature of this book, I couldn't get myself to pick it up until now. It was difficult for me to get through the parts where Enzo described his health and his passing. I had a good cry.

Garth Stein has an amazingly creative and fresh writing style. Using a dog, as narrator not only works, I don't think the book could have been written any other way.

This may sound like it has the potential to be saccharin sweet and I must confess it has a little bit of that. The ending was also quite predictable, however, don't let these little "flaws" keep you from this book. There are moments of great sadness, moments that are laugh out loud funny, and moments of great joy. This book is a gem!

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5.0�toiles sur 5 I Loved This Book And I'll Never Look At My Dog Quite The Same Way Again, Juil 5 2009

Par	J Bug "SUNNIE Day reader" (British Columbia, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Art Of Racing In The Rain (Paperback)

This is a truly unforgettable book that will leave you unable to look at dogs in quite the same way ever again. Enzo and his family will tear at your heart in many ways and on so many different levels. Containing a wonderful, gripping storyline and characters that you will become deeply attached to, this is a sad yet ultimately uplifting book.

Don't be scared away from this book by the title. The "racing in the rain" is a metaphor for life. Yes, one of the main characters races cars for a living and yes, Enzo refers to everything in his life by way of racing metaphors, but this book is so much more. It's about life and family, heartbreak and loss and ultimately joy, all as seen through the eyes of a dog named Enzo. Think MARLEY AND ME only narrated by Marley.

Enzo, the narrator is a dog who wants nothing more than to be a man. On the eve of his death he tells what will amount to his master's life's story. Enzo has educated himself by watching too much TV, in particular Speed Channel and The Weather Channel. In his own words "the weather channel is not about weather it's about life." Part of a happy family which includes; Denny, an up and coming race car driver, Eve, his wife and their young daughter Zo�. Enzo's life is cheerfully routine until the day he smells the cancer that has come to rest in Eves head. He can't warn her of course because dogs can't speak (Enzo continually reminds us of this) and as Eve's condition deteriorates their lives change forever. In the end Denny finds himself in a bitter custody battle that very nearly breaks him. Along the way Enzo must deal with possessed Zebras, the twins, hip displacia, hot peppers and demon crows all of which provided some great comic relief.

Garth Stein has managed to capture the inner workings of the dog perfectly here, the attention to detail and the whys of dogs doing things is amazing. This really is a look at our human lives as only a dog could see it.

I absolutely loved this book and I can't recommend it enough although I would suggest not reading the ending in public as it made me cry (rather loudly.) I will certainly be visiting Enzo again soon and giving him to all my friends as well.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 The Art Of Racing In The Rain, Ao� 5 2009

Par	Helen L. Liberty "Love My Amazon!!" (Ste Therese Qc Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Amazing Read! I had just finished reading Marley & Me, & this just seemed to be a natural followup by showing the dog's point of view.
Very philisophical & thought inspiring! Fantastic ending, wouldn't have it any other way!
Will most definitely read it again & again! A Keeper!
Bravo Garth Stein for a wonderful look into our human failings. A True lesson to be learned!

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2.0�toiles sur 5 Sweet read
This is a very sweet story but quite simplistic. Quick read. Very compassionate approach to a nice premise - story through the eyes of a dog. Read more

Publi� il y a 1 mois par Alice Richards

5.0�toiles sur 5 Enzo Will Stay With You a Long TIme
Enzo wants nothing so much as to return to his next life as a man: I want nothing so much as to become more like Enzo. Read more

Publi� il y a 2 mois par Breed Lover

4.0�toiles sur 5 The Art Of Racing In The Rain
I have to say that this was a very well written book I would recommend this for a fun summer read

Publi� il y a 4 mois par C. Erdman

5.0�toiles sur 5 Oh My Dog! What a great book!
I absolutely loved this book. It has been some time now since I have read a book that I just couldn't put down. Read more

Publi� il y a 4 mois par Ramoth

5.0�toiles sur 5 Highly Captivating
The author tells the story of a dog called Enzo who narrates his life experiences as if he was human. Read more

Publi� il y a 4 mois par Toni Osborne

5.0�toiles sur 5 A pleasant surprise
This book was a pleasant surprise. I picked it up on a whim and enjoyed it tremendously. It was a fun read!

Publi� il y a 6 mois par C. Leveillee

5.0�toiles sur 5 Dog owners look out!
This book both broke my heart and buoyed my spirit. I've given it often as gifts...always with kleenex included. Enzo says what everyone thinks their dog is thinking. Read more

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Publi� il y a 14 mois par L. Brost

4.0�toiles sur 5 The Artof Racing in the Rain
Loved this book. It has a unique point of view and a great analogy throughout. Ending a bit predictable, but plenty of interesting realationships to keep you reading. Read more

Publi� il y a 16 mois par Diane L. Rittinger

5.0�toiles sur 5 One of the best books I have read
I can't believe this is not on the Top 10 Bestseller's List. This was an amazing book. I thought it was going to be a lighthearted little novel, like Marley & Me, which I had... Read more

Publi� il y a 16 mois par Gloria

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