Garth Stein discusses The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein discusses his novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.

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[Afanen]

One word: amazing. But it is an insult to say that pretty much sums the book up, because it doesn't - I don't think there is a single word that can explain how wonderful a read this is. Enzo is a fantastic narrator; I do often find myself looking at my dog thinking, 'I wonder...' or saying, "Maya - are you my Enzo?"

This book does something most books haven't done in a long time - it makes me curious. It makes me pose questions: 'Was I once a dog?' - 'What IS that mutt thinking?' Great read.

[Hannah0003]

Best book I've ever read -- Makes me look at my dog in a whole new way.... I do need a box of Kleenex though....

Thank you Mr. Stein for a beautiful piece of work.

[modelleg]

Weeped and wailed like a baby. I was pathetic. Thanks though. Terrific work.

[nancydrew5]

I'm almost done reading this book and the hardest part is coming to the end of the book. But this book has taught me so many life lessons. I love what Enzo says about LISTENING! How he breaks it down about humans not listening. What a great book Garth. Thank you!

[P1sshead45]

@DONTMATTERWHATYOUR Yeah i guess. best book ive ever read

[daveswife]

I loved this book. Made me even prouder of my dogs. They are amazing souls!

[DONTMATTERWHATYOUR]

@P1sshead45 But he did! I thought it was a perfect balance.

[SmoothBlueFizz]

I am not a dog lover, nor a racing fan, but this book... this book was AMAZING!! I can honestly say it changed my way of thinking... BIG time. Looooved it.

[tubular1ish]

This is a wonderful story, but as far as the writing goes--well, it's not exactlyat the New York Times best seller list level. It's predictable and has a very pedestrian formula for providing the 'obstacle' in the way of the hero's success. Never-the-less, how could anyone not love a story about a thinking and understanding dog? If there is such a thing as reincarnation (truly doubtful) then I know why I love dogs so much--I must have been one in a previous life!

[P1sshead45]

i just wished he did more with each other at the end with dennny.

[ellenthorp1]

I loved this book so much! I will read it again and again. Thank you Garth Stein for writing this and creating Ezno!

[joes6666]

Loved the book, front to back. Inspirational and heartwarming.Go Enzo Go! PS: It was Paul who came up with the ethereal "and in the end...the love you take...is equal to the love, you make.