- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Harper (2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061537934
- ISBN-13: 978-0061537936
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 15 x 2.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
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#84,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #65 in Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Racing
- #70 in Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Motor Sports
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Creative and Deeply Touching,
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This review is from: The Art Of Racing In The Rain (Hardcover)
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!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The Art Of Racing In The Rain,
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This review is from: The Art Of Racing In The Rain (Hardcover)
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!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The Power of Fiction,
By L. Brost "The Conflict Guy" (Saltspring Island B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Art Of Racing In The Rain (Paperback)
Art of Racing in the RainI am a professional columnist, a some-day novelist who really earns his living as a conflict management specialist and as a personal coach. From that perspective, it is perhaps the best book I have ever read. Mr. Steins' novel functions as a cracking good story, replete with humor and tragedy, and a joy for all of us for who love dogs or might have dreamt of racing cars. On a totally different level, it is also a powerful teaching tool. In the pages of this book, I learned a life lesson simple and powerful that I have incorporated it into my professional practice and personal life. This is- without doubt- a must-read book.
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