The Art of Racing in the Rain

I'm a dog lover who is almost always disappointed in "dog books," but all the 5 star ratings got me to give this novel a shot. It did not disappoint. The story of Denny, a struggling race car driver and his wife and young daughter is one that drew me in even without the dog element. That this was comically and touchingly narrated by Enzo, their dog, made this an even better and more original book. This novel does not strive to capture how dogs really see their world (as happens in Edgar Sawtelle), but this is how dog owners like to think of their dogs as perceiving their world. The narration is done with just the right amount of heart and humor. This novel takes a major turn halfway through, suddenly becoming plot driven. At first I was bothered by this, but it ultimately worked and added to the story. Overall, this is a sweet, funny novel. It's not great literature, but I really enjoyed this novel and was sad when it was done.

If you liked "Old Yeller" you will love this heart warming story of a Dog and his Master, as only the Dog could tell it. I finished this book in 2 days !! a good book you will refuse to put down.
I laughed and than I cried, with a very lovable ending you will not forget soon
I highly recommend this book for everyone

Ronnie Stewart

Holland Texas

The author's choice of making the dog the narrator was refreshing. It takes a bit of an adjustment at the beginning of the book, but once you get into it you can identify with the dog. The dog is loyal, fair, a concrete thinker, and has wisdom to share without the ability of the spoken word.
The book was difficult to put down. It merges a dog, family, and racing.
The dog's intellect and primitive instincts were thought provoking.
Definitely a book to read for the story line and to do some reflective thinking. Would be a great book reading group choice.

I was in SEATAC one evening waiting on my redeye flight when I saw this book. I am a really big pet lover and a racer so I felt like this book was written for me.

This isn't a reinvention of fiction as some of the reviews may have you believe but it is a fantastic story. I usually only read funny books as I am kind of a softie and don't like sad or dramatic books, but I had to read this one. It is a quick read (I read it in 3 hours and I am a SLOW reader) but I really enjoyed it, it has a great balance and the discussion of Enzo's tv fascination and encyclopedic knowledge of actors is wonderful.

I gave this to my girlfriend to read who is not a racer and even she absolutely loved it.

Simply put, this is the best book I have read in years! It tugs at you constantly and in every direction. You must read it, you can not, will not, be disappointed