NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNERMEET THE DOG WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE HUMANThe New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—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 … of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
“Splendid.” —People
“The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then I’m lucky enough to read a novel I can’t stop thinking about: this is one of them.” —Jodi Picoult
“It’s impossible not to love Enzo.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune
“This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.” —Sara Gruen
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One of my favorite books and definitely an inspiration for my book The Speed of Souls 🙂
I adore this book. And if you told me it was told from a dog’s perspective, I’d immediately say, “no thanks” — but I must’ve been misled or not read the description carefully. And I’m so glad I screwed up because this charming book is one of my absolute all-time favorites. Go read it now.
For quite possibly the first time ever, I have zero criticisms of a book! The Art or Racing in the Rain is true perfection. Its story is poignant, its prose incredibly crafted, its characterization rings true to humanity (and dogdom), its narration unique and captivating, and its story line draws you in, forcing you to turn those pages quicker and …
I loved this book. Told from the viewpoint of Enzo, an aged dog who lives with Danny and his daughter Zoe. Knowing he is about to die, Enzo recounts his life with Danny and shares a wealth of wisdom gathered through watching his master and how he deals with life. I’ve recommended “The Art of Racing in the Rain” to a number of people and they, …
One of the best books out there. I highly recommend it!
I love this book. Racing in the rain is a great metaphor for life and Enzo’s wisdom and compassion and deep love for his people is very moving. I will read it again.
While this is not a new book it is a classic not only for dog lovers, but for anyone struggling to do the best they can with a particular problem. It is about a race car driver who can’t get the knack of racing when it is wet. He gets a golden retriever along the way who actually teaches him. This dog …Enzo…is remarkable in so many ways …
I absolutely loved this book! I was leery at first, since it’s written from the point of view of a dog, and I don’t normally like that kind of thing. But my worry was misplaced. The voice of Enzo is absolutely brilliant…and funny, too! The characters are sympathetic, the setting is realistic, and I enjoyed learning about car racing. My dog and I …
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is a beautifully written story of life from a dog’s perspective.
Enzo’s human, Denny Swift, is a race car driver trying to make a name for himself. Enzo shares their life experiences with a philosophical banter.
I NEVER cry when I read books.
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN made me cry … it was a good cry.
Beautifully written tale. Compelling. Highly recommended.
If you can’t find a way to get inside a dog’s head or any pet whether you are a dog lover or not, you will not like this book. I’m not a die hard dog lover but I do have a dog named Boo who is smart as a whip. He understands both English and Spanish and he can spell…well, he knows spelled out words. So, to enjoy a book that is told from the …
I woke up at 2:30 AM and put my earbuds in and finished the audio book in bed. This is beautifully written with the dog, Enzo’s view of his master, Denny and his family, Eve and Zoe in good times and very bad times and Enzo is always with him. This reminded me how special dogs are in our lives and teach us lessons if we look into their eyes and …
Great perspective on love and fate and a wonderful twist at the end. Such an enjoyable read.
I laughed and cried through the heartwarming pages that just begged to be turned. A must-read for every dog lover!
Truely fantastic. Soo inspirational and moving. For ages +13 as some scenes are ___________. It is a must read! Not many books will get a 5/5 from me so it has really wowed me. Perfect for anyone really. Be this book your next to read.
This is a a must-read book for dog lovers and everyone else, too! Narrated by a professional race car driver’s dog, this story grabs the reader right from the start. The dog is an incredibly intelligent, witty, and lovable character and seeing the story unfold from his perspective is not only original, but engaging. Man’s best friend trumps …
I love this book! The dog is telling the story from his point of view. Entertaining, witty, and captures your heart. I often recommend this book. It’s an easy read that keeps your attention, and I haven’t had anyone tell me they didn’t like it!!
One of my all time favorite books! I literally have given about 10 copies out to friends and family members and they’ve all loved the book. I’ve read the children’s version to my two boys and they loved it as well. I reread this book once a year. It’s that good!
A heartbreaker, but that’s par for the course with dog books. Great story and a quick read.
This is one of my all-time favorite books! I was drawn in from the beginning and didn’t want to put it down. I felt like I knew the characters personally and felt their joy and pain! I recently read that they are making this into a movie. I hope they do it justice. I will be reading it again before the movie comes out. If you haven’t read it yet, …
I loved this book and the movie. For once I feel like the movie followed the book pretty well. I recommend you read this, but have your tissues ready.