I knew from all the reviews I'd read for The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein that I would like it. How could I not - it's narrated by a dog!
As the story begins, Enzo is comtemplating his transition from this world to the next. He knows from a TV documentary about Mongolia that when a dog is finished living his lifetimes as a dog, his next incarnation will be as a man. He feels he's ready.
First, though, he shares his story and in doing so we learn all about Denny and Eve Swift, their daughter Zoe and all the tragedy that befalls them. And, wow, what a story!
I really enjoyed this book until about half way through. At that point things started happening that totally frustrated and angered me. Still... that didn't stop me from pressing on, totally absorbed with Enzo's tale. Death, false accusations, custody battles, financial woes, and racing. Lots and lots of auto racing. It's not a topic for which I have much interest, but that didn't matter. Enzo, with his humor and insight, made the whole journey worth it.
This novel was read for the What's in a Name challenge: a book with movement (racing) in the title.
As the story begins, Enzo is comtemplating his transition from this world to the next. He knows from a TV documentary about Mongolia that when a dog is finished living his lifetimes as a dog, his next incarnation will be as a man. He feels he's ready.
First, though, he shares his story and in doing so we learn all about Denny and Eve Swift, their daughter Zoe and all the tragedy that befalls them. And, wow, what a story!
I really enjoyed this book until about half way through. At that point things started happening that totally frustrated and angered me. Still... that didn't stop me from pressing on, totally absorbed with Enzo's tale. Death, false accusations, custody battles, financial woes, and racing. Lots and lots of auto racing. It's not a topic for which I have much interest, but that didn't matter. Enzo, with his humor and insight, made the whole journey worth it.
This novel was read for the What's in a Name challenge: a book with movement (racing) in the title.
9 comments:
Well, now that sounds most interesting, Sis!
What a fascinating concept for a book. You make it sound rather interesting.
Have a good day, Boonie
I've read several "dog narrated" books, but this one sounds great.
Now I'm totally intrigued as to what happened that so frustrated and annoyed you - I guess I'll have to read the book or ask you to put it in an e-mail.
Tracy - I think you should read the book.
:)
Didn't this book become very very dramatic and filled with all kinds of problems? I was like 'Woah ... how much does this guy have to go through!?"
Love the ending though.
And guess what? The book arrived in today's mail!! Thank you so much. It will be my next read once I get done the books I'm in the middle of.
I can't wait to read this one -- definitely going on my 'to read' list. You could write book reviews profesionally!
I loved this book - and cautiously ended it because it was read by a dog...LOL
LOVED IT!
I've got this on my TBR list. Sound kinda interesting, maybe I should move it up the list.
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