The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein
The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein
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The Art of Racing in the Rain

Bestseller

Author: Garth Stein

Narrator: Christopher Evan Welch

Unabridged: 6 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 05/13/2008

Synopsis

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 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

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

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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