The Art of Racing in the Rain

This is a poignant story of an extraordinary loyal dog who if were human would definitely be into motorsports and be a shoulder to cry on.This is a must read pageturner for any kind of reader.

I have read this book a few times, and every time it leaves me wanting to read it again. It is beautifully written, and I love the fact that Enzo is the narrator. It provides a perspective that people don't see. I often found myself wondering if my pup thought the same way, or if she is perhaps smarter than I give her credit for. It made me laugh, it certainly made me cry - and I found it gave me a new respect for dogs. I am excited for the movie, but also a bit nervous. I am excited to see how they make the dog the narrator, and how they put the movie from the perspective of Enzo; but I am nervous that it will become just another Hollywood film and the book will be butchered. Either way, I have given this book to several friends and they all come to same the conclusion - it is a beautiful book, and Enzo is a terrific narrator!

For some reason it won't let me rate the book.. but it gets 5 stars!

If I were in a worse mood, I might have given the book 2 stars, and were I in a truly generous mood (a mood wherein I was felt inclined to praise a book because I like the subject matter), I might have gone to 3.5 stars. As it is, feeling objective and calm -- 3 stars it is. I suspect I might be in the minority here. Friends have raved about this book -- albeit friends whose lives revolve around dogs in one way or another. Still, I adore my dog in a way some people find irritating (I post photos, for example, on FB, hire a very price dog sitter to stay with my dog should I be gone for more than 4 hours at a time, and have been known to burst into tears at the mere thought of his passing), so I count myself among the canine-crazy.

I wish that had been enough to make me love this book, and it's not that I truly disliked it, but I did feel it was sentimental, maudlin and quite sloppily written. I simply couldn't suspend disbelief enough to buy into the dog-educated-by-television premise. Documentaries on the Tibetan Book of the Dying apparently persuaded our hero he shall one day be reincarnated as a man. Really? Gag. And that, of course, broadcasts the sappy ending from nearly the first pages.

I think, quite frankly, the dog deserved better. Having said that, it earns 3 stars rather than two because I think the author tried awfully hard and seemed sincere, and that deserves a pat on the head.

I loved this book, I came out of the room tears streaming and my partner said," what's wrong?'

I said, "I just finished the book". I want everyone to read this book.

This is one of the most moving,sensitive & well-written books I've ever had the pleasure to read. As voiced through Enzo, the lab mix dog, it is thought provoking & tear provoking. What a great concept. I also loved the tie in with Formula 1 racing. I have been a Formula 1 fan for decades & it was fun to see names & race courses I haven't heard mentioned in years. But this dog is a wonder. The BEST book I have read in many months. If you love animals, read this book!

Anyone who has loved a dog in their lifetime and was with them when they died will relate to this beautifully written book. It stretches the mind and confirms that dogs are, just as I always thought, really people in fuzzy clothing!

Loved this book, especially as it is from the Dogs point of view. Very cleverly written, with a good storyline also.

Great book, happy ending etc

The narrator of this story is delightful. I was slow about listening to the audiobook and got frustrated with the complications but loved the resolutions. It's the character and observations of Enzo that make this book worth reading.

Fantastic book, everyone should read it.