The Art of Racing in the Rain

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Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.

Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.

On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny 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, despite what he sees as his own limitations, 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 learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.

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

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this book is leaps and bounds better. on the short list of my new favs.a must read for dog and book lovers. i dont even like racing but enzo made me care.awesome read.

Although the main character pursues Formula One racing, it's what else he does and how he does it that matters. This book is really about the art of being successful in a very difficult situation and who better to interpret the nuances, restraint and subtlety required than man's best friend to whom the subtlest move or expression speaks volumes. His ability in that field translates beautifully into the rest of his life as he handles a horrible situation with incredible grace. I resisted this book--as in why would I want to read a book about car racing told by a dog--but then I understood why both the setting and the narrator mattered. I loved it and recommend it often. This is a story about humility and determination and love told in an unexpected way and it's well worth the read. Highly recommended.

Let's get one thing straight from the get-go: I have absolutely no interest in auto racing. It's fresh, imaginative, and well-written. And I was enthralled with this book. I'll admit I love dogs, but I don't think you'd have to be a dog lover to enjoy this book. Looking for a good novel. You just found it.

I loved the concept of the book, the dog telling the story. It is well written, great visuals, amazing emotion inthe entire story. A quick read, even with stops to sniffle adn cry and blow my nose.but there is a happy ending. I hope they make a movie out of this one.

Interesting book. The title refers to the husband's race car driving. Sometimes the dog narrator is a bit affected. He tells the story of the single man, meeting the girlfriend who becomes wife, the birth of the child, and all of the family events afterward. I didn't think too much about it for large parts of the text. The story really focuses on the family events. The narrator is the family dog. There are lots of philosophical racing/life metaphors that I liked.

The wife becomes ill. The dog wants to be of help. However, I was surprised at how fluid it mostly was. It was a loving perspective.