Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein
Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein
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Racing in the Rain
My Life as a Dog

Author: Garth Stein

Narrator: Henry Leyva

Unabridged: 5 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/03/2011

Synopsis

Now a family friendly major motion picture from Fox 2000 Studios—featuring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo the dog!In this young readers’ edition of the New York Times bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, meet one funny mutt—Enzo, the lovable dog who tells this story.

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs. Most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them.He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and Denny's daughter, Zoë, his constant companion. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack—it isn't simply about going fast.Applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side.For theirs is an extraordinary friendship—one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit.

About Garth Stein

Garth Stein is the author of Enzo Races in the Rain!, based on the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain (and its tween adaptation, Racing in the Rain). His other works include A Sudden Light, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, Raven Stole the Moon, and a play, Brother Jones. He is the cofounder of Seattle7Writers.org, a nonprofit collective of sixty-two Northwest authors dedicated to fostering a passion for the written word. Garth lives in Seattle with his family and his dog, Comet.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Jennifer on 2009-07-27 14:13:26

I absolutely LOVE this book!!! Whole new perspective on what your dog is thinking. Great for non pet owners too. Everyone I lend this book to also loves it.I am naming my next dog Enzo!!!

AudiobooksNow review by Linda on 2009-07-29 16:47:58

This was a great read. The story is beautifully told from the perspective of the dog, Enzo.

AudiobooksNow review by Christine on 2009-11-03 19:49:50

Even if you don't love dogs, this story is not a 'pet story'. It's a moving description of the depths and highs of the human soul, and the narrator just happens to be a dog.

AudiobooksNow review by Susan on 2009-11-27 22:16:51

Read it a couple of years ago and it still stays with me. I highly recommend it. You do not have to love dogs or have dogs in your life to get absorbed in this book. I always recommend it to friends

AudiobooksNow review by CATHERINE on 2010-02-07 02:00:04

I'm not a dog person, don't like car racing, but I loved this book. Really great from beginning to end!

Goodreads review by Nicholas on September 17, 2012

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 turning. It's a perfect read for......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on June 12, 2021

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 no......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on November 17, 2008

I'm shocked...shocked, 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......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on December 17, 2018

A fantastic and well told story! At times, I was near tears. Other times I wanted to reach into the book and punch one of the characters. I was so emotionally invested, I was talking out loud to the book. In the end, I set down my Kindle and gave a standing ovation. I was skeptical going in . . . thi......more

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on June 16, 2023

This book is everything you need. An emotional journey that made me remember how good life can be despite the suffering it also entails. Using a wise dog as the main character was also lovely, even if it’s been done before somehow this dog got a piece of my heart. The ending made me smile while also......more

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