Title: The Art of
Racing in the Rain
Author: Garth Stein
Published: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd
No. Pages: 336
Themes: Love, life, loss
Genre: Fiction
Rating: ★★★★☆
The Art of Racing in the Rain is the story of a family’s journey
through life told through the eyes of their beloved dog Enzo. Stein’s
personification of Enzo throughout this novel brings a beautiful innocence to
the telling of a story that is both heartwarming and heartwrenching.
Enzo is used to having his owner Denny all to himself, but when he
marries Eve, Enzo has to adjust to sharing the time and attention he is
accustomed to. As Denny and Eve’s lives unfold, and they welcome their daughter
Zoe into the world, Enzo comes to love them all dearly, so when tragedy strikes
and all their lives are turned upside down, Enzo’s unconditional love helps
them through. At times you will cry, but at others you will catch yourself
laughing out loud. I think everybody will enjoy this book, but particularly so
if you love animals or have a pet of your own! Stein’s reflections on life,
love and loss are made all the more poignant by the telling of this family’s
story through the childlike innocence of Enzo’s eyes. Here is a trailer from YouTube:
I had to look at your review. I listened to this on audio and it was so wonderful.
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