The Art of Racing in the Rain Hardcover - 2008
by Garth Stein
Meet Enzo, the unforgettable canine narrator of this bittersweet and transformative story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. Enzo is a philosopher with a nearly human soul, and he's gained a wealth of knowledge from hours spent in front of the TV.
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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, Zo�, 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 Zo� 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.
Details
- Title The Art of Racing in the Rain
- Author Garth Stein
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Harper, New York
- Date May 13, 2008
- ISBN 9780061537936 / 0061537934
- Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
- Dimensions 8.6 x 5.9 x 1.1 in (21.84 x 14.99 x 2.79 cm)
- Reading level 850
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Themes
- Topical: Death/Dying
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects Dogs, Experimental fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007033890
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- Booklist, 03/15/2008, Page 25
- Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's, 01/01/2009, Page 12
- Entertainment Weekly, 05/16/2008, Page 69
- Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/2008, Page 216
- Library Journal, 04/01/2008, Page 78
- Library Journal Prepub Alert, 01/14/2008, Page 60
- People Weekly, 05/26/2008, Page 62
- Publishers Weekly, 01/28/2008, Page 38
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 03/23/2009, Page 19
- Shelf Awareness, 01/01/0001, Page 0
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