 2008-11-14 - dog lovers cry on the first and last page
OK, I NEVER write reviews. However, I (like another reviewer) picked up the book just because of the yellow lab (I have one) photo on the cover. Forget that the book isn't about a lab - the cover will hook you, and the story will finish you! The end is foreshadowed on page one, and I was already weepy - you know the dog is talking about his end. In between the first and last pages, however, is quite an adventure. If you've ever wondered what your dog might observe in between unconditional wagging of tails and covering your black clothes with yellow hair (or white clothes with black or brown, for that matter), this novel has great suggestions. Quick read, but worth it. HINT FOR MOMS (or maybe dads too): don't wait to read the final chapter while waiting for one of your kids to finish up a sports practice where you are in public. I had to pretend I had a bad cold, needing to blow my nose a lot . . . . But still a positive, good cry!
2008-11-11 - The Art of Racing In The Rain
Grab this book and find a quiet place to read. Whether you are in front of a crackling fire, under the warm covers of your duvet or enjoying the umbrella of a large tree, you will laugh, cry and come away feeling your world has just opened up to new possibilities.
2008-11-11 - The Art of Racing in the Rain
This is a MUST READ for anyone who has ever loved a dog. As Enzo shares his life story in his own words, you will laugh, cry, get angry and spend time with your memories of your best canine friend.
Enzo is intimately involved in the daily lives of the Swift family. He shares in their dreams, thsir struggles, their sadness, and their joys as only a dog can.
I found this a book I wanted to read and reread many times as well as one to share with my friends.
2008-11-11 - A Great Story
I enjoyed this book very much. Having the dog tell the story made for some interesting interpretations of what was going on. Very well written! With an ending that makes you wonder.
2008-11-04 - From A Dog's View
What can I say about this book? What can I say about Enzo? Ultimately all I can say is that this book is one of the most inspiring books that I have read in my 19 years on this earth. Never have I been more captivated by the imagination of an author than I have with Garth Stein. This was my first time reading any of his works, and I must say that it is almost certain that I will read not only this book, but his others over and over again.
What do I like about Enzo other than his wit and charm? His determination. His understanding. His ability to use his actions to show Denny what he couldn't otherwise simply tell him. I admire Enzo's affection towards Eve and Zoë, and ultimately his dream to become a human.
I've learned a lot through this book about every day life too. As Enzo tells us in the book, 'racing is about discipline and intelligence, not about who has the heavier foot. The one who drives smart will always win in the end.'
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