The Art of Racing In the Rain Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Garth Stein
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
6,540

The Art of Racing In the Rain by Garth Stein Book Summary

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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Book Name The Art of Racing In the Rain
Genre Literary Fiction
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 1.06 MB

The Art of Racing In the Rain (Garth Stein) Book Reviews 2024

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Great read!!!. Just finished this book and I LOVED it!!! An absolute must read! But be forewarned... you won't be able to put it down, it's about a dog, and it definitely tugs at the heartstrings. 💖🐶🐾

The Art of Racing in the Rain. First time reading this author. Don’t usually like reading books by men but this author knows how to tell a story that appeals to both sexes.

Incredible. Not an avid reader at all, but this book absolutely blew me away. It took me two days to read. So many loving and heartwarming moments. I love my dog even more after reading this book.

The Art of Racing in the Rain. It’s a beautiful book that will carry you through a world of emotions- best view from the point of the dog. Hands down one of my all time favorites

Loved it!. I enjoyed this book more then I have enjoyed a book in a very very long time. I great combo of tears and laughs. Great job!

Funny and Moving!. This book is amazing. It's so written beautifully and hilariously it will be hard to put it down, even through the tear jerker moments. Great work Garth. Great work!

Totally amazing. This is the best book I've ever read by far!!! I even cried at the end. The book is way more sad than the movie though. Great book!!!!

The Art of Racing In The Rain. An emotional and thought-provoking Book which enlightens one's Spirit.

Julian. Love story books

If you love dog this is a prefect story. You get the view from the dog and story telling. It’s beautiful and get see their view of life!

loved it. An absolutely wonderful book!!! It was made into movie that had some changes but followed the book pretty well. I would recommend this book to everyone, especially those who love dogs!

One of the best books I’ve ever read. The bond between man and his best friend is evident in this book. I couldn’t put it down or keep the tears from flowing! Beautiful tribute to mans best friend! 10/10!!!

The Art of a racing in the rain. I couldn't wait to read more of what Enzo thought! I absolutely fell in love with Enzo and his family! The life lessons he share along his journey were so true to my own life! Amazing what we can learn from our dogs!

Easy read and entertaining. Easy read. Captivating, simple structure and easy to follow while still being immersive. Entertaining without being mentally taxing at all. Written for the reader.

Love. I read this book years ago and I love it so much, I devoured it in 2 days....

An outstanding must read!. (I have the paperback copy). The Art of Racing in the Rain is an amazing book! I have reread it many times and it is better each time. This heartwarming novel will change the way you look at your dog. This book is a must read! 100/100!

Great. Less than ideal execution but amazing concept. Very unique book.

Think about your favorite book, and multiply that by 5 million. 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

Loved it. Will never think of my dog the same. Loved the story.

A movie should be created about this book, it would be a Hit!. A 100% Recomendable book It has a beautiful story not just about a dog but about a love between a family that gets compromised... Mu favorite book of all times, if your planing to buy it don't think it twice! You'll not regret at all.

Enthralling book. It is an interesting book because it is told from the perspective of a dog and that was captivating for me as a reader because it was told in an entertaining way. I read this book in one day. It was pretty quick.

Great book!. 2nd time I’ve read it! Now I want to see the movie!!!

Dog’s view. Really good book. Sad and happy. Don’t miss this story

College Lit. Art of Racing in the Rain, was part of my reading list for Literature 101 class. I might not have read this of It was not required. However, I did enjoy it.

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I LOVE THIS BOOK. Highly recommended for readers of all ages is a great book and I will probably review it on my you tube channel(Hadron kingsley for those of you who were wondering)

Tremendous read. Wonderful

I love this book. I have read this book once or twice a year since 6th grade and I'm in 9th now. it's my favorite book ever and you're such a great writer! i love reccomend it to all my friends

A Classic. I have read a lot of books and I have never left a review. This book was so good that I couldn't help it. This is the best book I've read in a very long time!

I have never cried reading a book before. For school this book was on my summer reading list. I was going to pick another book, but I’m glad I didn’t. This book was amazing. There is simply no other way to put it.

A story, wonderfully told. I love this book!! I could not put it down, even though I wanted to spend more time with Enzo!! As someone who gives animals more credit for their intelligence, integrity and ability to communicate, than most people do, Enzo is a complete being! He shares his view of the world, his people, and his desires freely with us as he tells the story of his “master” Denny, his friend, his hero. He explains that heroes have flaws, which are important to their story, and proceeds to show Denny’s to us, with their long-term repercussions. Denny meets these challenges head-on, and rises above them with grace despite his agony. If I were an English teacher, I might choose to use this book along side the classics of English or American literature! It is an engaging tale, told brilliantly, using an unusual narrator, with the very versatile, appealing thematic device of car racing which could engage students, and with all the major themes of great literature: man vs God, man vs man, man’s inhumanity to man, good character triumphing over evil, .... Rich! It is a rich story! Beautifully told! I highly recommend it!

I loved the story, and the ending didn’t disappoint.. I really like stories about dogs, man’s best friend. Never much of a race car fanatic, but the lives beyond the wheel were touching in every sense of the imagination! Thank you for your mastery of writing.

Awesome. This book is sweet, thought provoking, and wonderfully complex. It's worth your time.

I cried during school it was the best book I've ever read. I need another book like this “somewhere the zebra dances"

Same Concept but the names have been changed. This was a good book. I kept coming back every chance I got but it wasn’t a fresh concept. Marley and Me and A Dog’s Purpose were books from the dog’s point of view.

The most realist book. I loved this book, it was so realistic and made me feel every emotion. Even some emotions I didn’t know I could feel. Best book, tear jerker.

Wonderful book.. This is such an engaging story - funny, dramatic, sad, and enlightening. If you are a dog lover, it will be even more terrific.

The Art of Racing in the Rain. This book melted my heart. I have a very busy schedule and, though I love to read, often it is hard to find the time. From the moment I began this book, I knew I had to see it through until the end. It simply wouldn’t let me go. It really grabs you. I will never look at my dog the same way again. I was moved to tears several times.

Love It So Much. One of my favorite books of all time. Also one of the only books that has brought me to tears. I read it every few years just to experience the magic again.

The art of racing in the rain. It was ok. Good ideas about how your dog may think. Tragic story, good ending tho.

Speechless. It was life changing, amazing. You will not want to put it down. This story will change you, expand your view, enlarge your heart, it will deposit something that will always be with you.❤️

The art of running in the rain. A special book for those who have shared their life with a golden, a rescued dog or a mix from the pound. The value of a dog companion is shared throughout the book. An extraordinary treatment.

Sad. Drama. Yuck

Lessons for life: It’s a dogs life.. The only job, and he does it well, is to love and be loved. It is that simple. Do this one thing.

Great stoy. This was one of those books that you read in one sitting. Such a sweet story, especially if you’re a dog lover.

Great book, movie in the works!!. Just ran into one of the actors and producers of the movie adaptation for this book. It’s gonna be pretty awesome.

This is no pg book. The premise is fantastic though the kind of book of where you can’t stop reading

4.5. Love the story, I’m not into Nascar but I love dogs, drama and romance.

Prepare yourself... ...To cry!

So Good!!!. I am a voracious reader and read two or three books a week. This one was outstanding and will stay with me for a long time. I think it's likely the best I've read all year. Everyone will enjoy it, but especially if you are a lover of dogs and a fan of driving fast cars as I am. Thank you to the author for the experience of getting to know these wonderful characters. Well done indeed. Good boy!

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Amazing. 10

The Art of Racing in the Rain. Great book. This is a must read for all dog lovers and or Car Racing Fans. It is an exceptional account of the The Need for Family, The Need for Speed and The Special Love and Devotion that only a Dog can give. Ricardo

Art Of Racing In The Rain. Excellent book. Loved how it was written from the dog’s perspective.

Best book. Best book I ever read! Made me laugh, smile, and cry.

Loved it!. Beautiful story! It was funny and heart wrenching. Loved every moment!

Excellent!. Truly resonated with me. All of what Enzo says is so very true!!

Amazing. Inspiring. Awesome. This book is absolutely incredible. I was hooked with the first 5 pages. I cried and laughed all at the same time. Truly an amazing story. Also, made me wonder what my dog is really thinking ;)

More Corolla than Ferrari. The most interesting thing about the book was its use of the dog as a narrator. Apart from that the slate of trauma and hardships that fall upon the main human character are predictable and far too melodramatic for my liking. The racing metaphor that emerges through the book as a component holding the book together and the dog's aspirations to be more human and able to communicate are strong points but the plot is a bit too tidy and predictable. About two-thirds of the way through the book it was pretty easy to tell where things were going and it was something to get through rather than savour.

Excellent Read!. I couldn't put this book down from start to finish. The beauty and ugliness of life and human nature is told from the perspective of one who can make you laugh and cry within the same chapter. Highly recommended!

The Art of Racing in the Rain. It has been a long time since a book kept reading until early in the morning on a week day. Highly recommend this book to anyone!

The Art of Racing in the Rain. Simply the best book I have ever read! About life, death and the art of living.

Amazing book. Great read, especially if you love dogs. The book was so well written I cried several times.

You will love it. I cried and laughed throughout this fantastic book. If you have a dog you will love this book even more... I'm ready to read it again!

The Art of Racing in the Rain. Good book - not as good as I had anticipated based on the reviews. Somewhat of a predictable plot offering some human insights and entertaining moments

The art of racing in the rain. This book is amazing it shows integrity, joy and things that just have to happen in live I loved it it was awemazing

The Art of Racing in the Rain. One of the best books I have read in a long time, and gives me a whole new look at dogs...you have to read this book!

Best book ever. I believe that this book truly is the best book ever, that I have read so far! It made me laugh and it made me cry I felt like was actually there, it is a definite reader!!!

Captivating but brutal book about life's curveball's. This book starts off very sincere and almost too good to be true. However, like life, a good thing never lasts and this poor man's life takes a turn for the worst. I read the last half of this book in one night because I was so tormented by this man's hardships as he works to fulfil his dream. I couldn't put it down, even though it was absolutely torturing me, I had to make sure that his conflicts would be resolved. I would recommend this book if you are looking for an emotional read but not if you want some fluff for the summer months.

Brilliant. Funny, sad , enlightening. This is a fantastic read, make sure not to miss this one

Loved it!. I laughed. I cried. It's the best book I've read in a long time. I couldn't put it down and when it was over I wished I had read it more slowly.

Great book!. This book is the definition of life,Truly the best book I've ever read. Now I know how my dog might think,and I have to take better care of her:)

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The The Art of Racing In the Rain book written by Garth Stein was published on 17 March 2009, Tuesday in the Literary Fiction category. A total of 6,540 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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