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The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel Paperback – June 9, 2009

by Garth Stein (Author)

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A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope--a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.

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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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“The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and—most especially—the canine narrator Enzo. This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.” (Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants)

“One of those stories that may earn its place next to Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, and Yann Martel’s Life of Pi.” (Portland Oregonian)

“Splendid.” (People (3 ½ out of 4 stars))

“Fans of Marley & Me, rejoice.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“The perfect book for anyone who knows that some of our best friends walk beside us on four legs; that compassion isn’t only for humans; and that the relationship between two souls...meant for each other never really comes to an end.” (Jodi Picoult)

“The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and--most especially--the canine narrator Enzo. This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human.” (Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants)

“I savored Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain for many reasons: a dog who speaks, the thrill of competitive racing, a heart-tugging storyline, and--best of all--the fact that it is a meditation on humility and hope in the face of despair.” (Wally Lamb, Author of She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True)

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Paperback: 321 pages
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1st edition (June 9, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061537969
ISBN-13: 978-0061537967
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7,834 customer reviews)
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The human language, as precise as it is with its thousands of words, can still be so wonderfully vague."

ByHollye Abneron November 17, 2016

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"I bark twice because I want him to hear, I want him to know."

As a rule I avoid sad dog things. Not because I don't like dogs, but because I love them. For me, a sad situation with a dog is 1000x worse than with a person, and I just don't have the emotional capability to keep it together. But a friend of mine recommended this book multiple times over the past year, so I finally bite the bullet and read it.

And let me tell you, I regret nothing. This book was amazing. I cried in the first chapter and could not stop reading. The voice of this book is crystal clear. It's wonderful to hear a life told from a dog's perspective and Enzo is so much more than just a dog. He is a confident, a shoulder, a protector, and a prisoner. I love him. I love Garth Stein for doing this.

The one disclaimer I have, don't read this in public. I finished this book in an airport and thought TSA was going to have to get involved. So many feels.

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A truly wonderful book.

Bykristyrae21TOP 1000 REVIEWERon January 2, 2017

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I've read thousands of books, yet this is my favorite book ever. I originally read it when it first came out, but let a friend borrow it and she moved away with it:( This is my second copy.

I actually cried reading this book, and I am not a very sensitive or emotional person. I bawled like a baby. The book has so many happy moments, but the tragedies will break your heart. I like how this is from the viewpoint of the dog, and how he sees everything.

The story:

A dog named Enzo is owned by a man wanting to be a professional racecar driver. Enzo sees his owner go through marriage, life, death, legal issues, a career change, etc. Enzo shows you, through his dog eyes/brain, what it is like being there through all those moments. The book is not slow at all, has truly hilarious moments, and will make you want to hug your pets over and over. I am in love with this book.

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Great read and a good cry

ByChristine Okinawaon April 13, 2017

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I enjoyed how this was told from the dog's point of view. Enzo, the dog, held on to the belief he would be reborn into life as a human after he died. His frustration at the limitations he had to deal with as a dog were endearing. More than this though, the story itself, about the trials and tribulations of his owner and his family, kept me intrigued and unable to put the book down. I give this book two thumbs (or dewclaws) up, five stars, and a hearty tail wagging recommendation!

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Don't be fooled -- it's brilliant!

ByAdoptive Momon April 20, 2017

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I LOVED THIS BOOK. Sorry to shout, but at first glance this would not seem to be my kind of book, so I was a bit surprised that I enjoyed it so much. The dog-as-narrator bit could have come off as cutesy or corny in the wrong hands, but Stein is brilliant. Enzo is a remarkable soul, and his voice is true. I had no interest in car racing at all, but I learned a lot about it, and it's fascinating (who knew?). You get to know all the characters in such an interesting way through sweet Enzo, and you love Denny and root for him through love and loss and pain and triumph. I can't stop recommending this book to people.

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Human drama from a canine perspective

ByF. Moyeron May 9, 2017

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Life from a dog’s perspective. Given that premise, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The heroics of Lassie? Comedy? Love & affection? To some extent, you get all of that.

But the main drama is the conflict between Denny Swift (husband, widower and gentle dog owner) and his in-laws. Denny is noble and persevering. The in-laws are mostly despicable. And their conflict is very black and white as well.

Of course, that storyline is not why I bought the book. What does the dog (Enzo) think about all that? And what does Enzo do about it? In that regard, some parts are laugh-out-loud funny. But the book is more serious than it is funny, and so the story did not have quite as much light-hearted fun as I thought there would be. Still, I thought the book ended on a very happy and uplifting note.

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Enlightening and touching.

ByJohn Bartason May 12, 2017

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I heard of this book from a 20 year old, who had learned some important life lessons from it. Most of us have heard that our thoughts guide our destiny, but the deceptively simple (but ultimately quite subtle) commentary of Enzo the dog on his master's life challenges make it real for the receptive reader. The story is sad enough that I wouldn't call the book inspirational, but it is enlightening. Anyone who's done spiritual work like Buddhism, Landmark or 12 step should enjoy how this book refreshes what we already know, all the while telling an engaging story with a touching ending.

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A Wonderful Story!

ByCaptainAmericaon April 20, 2017

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Wow! What an awesome book. A Dog's Purpose is a great book and is getting lots of attention but this one was even better for me. Perhaps it was because the dog relates to his masters love of racing cars which is something I enjoy as well. I highly recommend this story if you enjoy books like A Dog's Purpose and War Horse. There is life and death but I don't consider either of those violent or sexual content.
A friend recommended this to me and said I would love it more than ADP and I did! A wonderful story you must read as soon as possible!

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would recommend the racing in the rain version

ByFaithon June 12, 2017

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the story is adorable, seriously adorable. i have had dogs and can relate much of the way the dog thinks in the book to what i think mine have acted like they thought. the reason i didn't like the book is because of the raunchy parts, they were unnecessary and ruined the book for me. there wasn't alot and it wasn't terrible but i wanted to read it to my elderly Dad cuz it's so cute and i thought he would enjoy it but no way i wasn't going there.
luckily i found the other version 'racing in the rain', the children's version and was able to fall back in love with the book and share it. its the same story but without the raunch. If your even curious, you'll like it because it's adorable but i would recommend the 'racing in the rain' version. just be careful reading it at the autoshop waiting for your car, the tears and giggle will certainly draw attention....trust me

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