The Art of Racing in the Rain

Posted on 04 April 2018 by Garth Stein

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 On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through.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 lifeas only a dog could tell it. Best Download Kindle ePUB The Art of Racing in the Rain Author Garth Stein – kino-fada.fr I was meandering around Borders one Saturday when I saw a dog s head on the cover of a book, and since I am magnetized to animals especially dogs , I had to pick it up and leaf through it I was pleasantly surprised to read the cover to find out it is written entirely from the perspective of a dog Adorable and unique I have always wanted to know what it s like in the mind of a dog Although obviously written by a person or my dog has some explaining to do as I was under the impression that d I was meandering around Borders one Saturday when I saw a dog s head on the cover of a book, and since I am magnetized to animals especially dogs , I had to pick it up and leaf through it I was pleasantly surprised to read the cover to find out it is written entirely from the perspective of a dog Adorable and unique I have always wanted to know what it s like in the mind of a dog Although obviously written by a person or my dog has some explaining to do as I was under the impression that dogs do not have opposable thumbs and can t write , it would be so interesting and heartwarming to read through a dog s perspective.By page six I was sobbing and sniffling I didn t buy the book then because, as an animal lover, I am especially sensitive to certain subjects As a doggy mom, I amsensitive and I can t bear ...You know that guy who comes up to you when you re having a bad day and says something like, just think positive thoughts and good things will happen as if it were really that simple As if the spirit of Karma or whatever is patiently waiting around for you to will happiness upon yourself so that it can be befittingly bestowed Yeah, well fuck that guy Bad things hap...If you have yet to read this wonderful novel, do yourself a favor and do so It s original and captivating, and I simply adored Enzo the narrator who also happens to be a dog It tells the story of a particular family, with twists and turns that keep the pages...I m shockedshocked, by how much I loved this book.The narrator is a dog.There is much mentioning of racing Formula One, NASCAR, Indy.and the narrator is a dog But I think I mentioned that already.I liked this book so much that it made me want a dog No, it made me want this dog And I don t even like dogs.Enzo, a terrier lab mutt, believes in his next life he will be human As he feels practically human already, just limited to grand gestures due to his loose muscled tongue and lack of I m shockedshocked, by how much I loved this book.The narrator is a dog.There is much mentioning of racing Formula One, NASCAR, Indy.and the narrator is a dog But I think I mentioned that already.I liked this book so much that it made me want a dog No, it made me want this dog And I don t even like dogs.Enzo, a terrier lab mutt, believes in his next life he will be human As he feels practically human already, just limited to grand gestures due to his loose muscled tongue and lack of opposable thumbs, he spends his dog years closely watching his ownder, Denny Swift, to learn the art of being human so that when it s his turn, he ll have a head start....VIDEO REVIEW were some things, plot wise, that felt a bit unnecessary those damn grandparents but other that that, I loved this It never felt weird to be reading from the perspective of a dog, which was a huge surprise to me Enzo sort of reminded me of Garfield in some ways, like how he had snarky little comments and criticisms that we, as readers, are privy to It was super entertaining This was an incredibly emo...Yet another book I was reading as a preview to see if I should purchase it as a gift Sadly, no.Equally disappointing is disliking the work of a local author I always want to like local authors and artists of all stripes , but it isn t always possible.First, I don t think automobile racing is a good metaphor for life Maybe it is, but I have a bias I hate the automobile I think the personal automobile is the single most destructive concept we ve conceived To then race them in circles, no l Yet another book I was reading as a preview to see if I should purchase it as a gift Sadly, no.Equally disappointing is disliking the work of a local author I always want to like local authors and artists of all stripes , but it isn t always possible.First, I don t think automobile racing is a good metaphor for life Maybe it is, but I have a bias I hate the automobile I think the personal automobile is the single most destructive concept we ve conceived To then race them in circles, no less seems pointless at the very best, and perhaps even criminal when one considers the environmental costs As I said, I m biased.The reason I read this in the first place was the dog as narrator I m really trying to find a good dog as narrator book This isn t it The dog as narrator in Stein s book is gimmicky It doesn t add to the story, it doesn t clarify the plot, and it doesn t enhance the narrative I kept asking...A This book is written from the perspective of a dog.B The first line of this book is, Enzo knew he was diferent from other dogs C This book is written from the perspective of a dog.D.Inside the book there are statements such as, That which you maifest is before you and No race has ever been won in the first corner many races have been lost there.E This book is writ...That beginning whew nearly shorted out my kindle with the tears If you re like me avoiding sad books like the plague , you ll feel the urge to abandon this book after Chapter 1 Don t do that There is an absolutely beautiful storythat has to be told and don t worry, the ending is not as sad as the beginning implies I ve always felt almost human I ve always known that there s something about me that s different than other dogsEnzo belongs to Denny and Eve and Zoe...This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here Note on May 18 Oh man My book club s selection this month Just started reading it last night A dog narrator And car racing I dozed off in self defense.May 20 Not my kind of book Don t read any farther if you loved it Elsewhere on this site my friend Judy compared Garth Stein to Robert James Waller I think that s insulting to Waller It felt like Stein had a list dog hero, check Wonderful woman with fatal brain tumor check Adorable child check In laws from hell check Note on May 18 Oh man My book club s selection this month Just started reading it last night A dog narrator And car racing I dozed off in self defense.May 20 Not my kind of book Don t read any farther if you loved it Elsewhere on this site my friend Judy compared Garth Stein to Robert James Waller I think that s insulting to Waller It felt like Stein had a list dog hero, check Wonderful woman with fatal brain tu...THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by GARTH STEIN is an inspirational, wonderful, and sad story that had me feeling so many different emotions while listening to this book Laughterhappinesssadness.angerand even a few tears I had chills and goosebumps That is good writing to make me feel so many different emotions while reading listening to a book.It was such a touching and uplifting story about the life of Enzo the dog, which was told from his own perspective I found this story to be THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by GARTH STEIN is an inspirational, wonderful, and sad story that had me feeling so many different emotions while listening to this book Laughterhappinesssadness.angerand even a few tears I had chills and goosebumps That is good writing to make me feel so many different emotions while reading listening to a book.It was such a touching and uplifting st...

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04 April 2018

Garth Stein