The Art of Racing in the Rain
Product Description
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. Using the techniques needed on the… More >>
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Wendy A. Cone said :
February 10, 2010 at 7:25 am
I can’t see the appeal of this book. I felt like it was written for people who hate to read but love dogs and race car driving. Bad Very very bad!
Rating: 1 / 5
Glenn Holz said :
February 10, 2010 at 7:46 am
This book was recommended to me by a friend, she knows I love cars. I’m 100 pages into it and I don’t think I’ll finish it, it is so depressing. It is not a book on car racing, it a book about death and cancer
Rating: 1 / 5
Artist and Writer said :
February 10, 2010 at 7:59 am
I purchased this book at Starbucks with no clue from the cover reviews and story synopsis that the story would be so depressing. This story is not about a dog–it’s about a man (the author) who speaks through a dog to tell a very depressing story about the highly anticipated death of a woman and the custody fight over her child. The side story regarding the husband/father’s car racing provides an interesting perspective, but it does not overcome the main story. The reader can see the wife’s brain cancer coming long before the wife is finally forced to see a doctor. Considering how long the story characters wait before seeing a doctor, despite the symptoms of extremely painful headaches accompanied by dizziness and vomiting, it’s no wonder the wife/mother did not have a chance of surviving. Regarding the child, who in their right mind would allow a small child to live in her grandparents’ household that is set up to care for the child’s dying mother, when the loving, healthy husband/father who lives near by and visits his dying wife on a regular basis would prefer that his child stay with him. What environment would be healthier for the child!?! In addition, the dog man narrator is prone to gratuitous sexual observations that are just gross. NOT A BOOK FOR DOG LOVERS! NOT A BOOK FOR CHILDREN OR YOUNG ADULTS! Advertising for this book should have been clearer!
Rating: 1 / 5
dog lover said :
February 10, 2010 at 10:26 am
I much to my surprise hated this book. I thought it was a waste of time. I adore animals, particularly dogs and for me to dislike a book with a dog in it is most unusual.
Rating: 1 / 5
DM said :
February 10, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I found the writing and story stagnant. An old lab wishes to be allowed to die so he can be reincarnated as a human. The book takes us thru his life with his owner. They live in an apt. so the dog watches TV all day. Very dull.
I am absolutely STUNNED at the 4 1/2 star rating. The guy can’t write at all.
I quit before the half mark. Dull. Mono.
Rating: 1 / 5