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knygu_skaitytoja's review against another edition
3.0
Perskaičiusi knygą supratau, kad kaip man nelabai patinka kai filmuose kalba gyvūnai taip ir čia. Tikriausiai ne mano stiliaus knyga. Knygos pradžia nebuvo nieku įpatinga, toliau gal kiek buvo įdomiau. Kai kur knygoje teko nusišypsoti, kai kur susigraudinti, o kai kur ir pyktelti. Tačiau nieko įspūdingo. Aišku pabaiga kaip ir didžiojoje dalyje knygų – laiminga. Nelabai turiu ką pasakyti apie knygą, ši man nelabai patiko.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
I was elated to discover that one of my favorite books of all time was being adapted for middle-grade readers. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a book that I longed to share with my students, but knew the content was much too mature for 6th graders. Alas, this new adaptation has made it appropriate for kids in grades 4-8.
This book will make you laugh, it will make you smile, and inevitably, just like almost every other dog book out there, it will make you cry. But you already know the tears will come before you even get past the first chapter because the very first scene in the book is Enzo as an ailing dog, discussing his own morality.
Because this is adapted from an already published book, the story doesn't flow as seamlessly as the original. The primary conflict in the story is a bit more vague and ambiguous due to the amount of content that had to be deleted to make it appropriate for younger readers. I also worry that younger readers won't identify with the story because it revolves around a thirty-something man and the demise of his family. Kids generally like to read stories about kids so I'm not sure how well they will respond to Denny as a protagonist (no matter how inherently good he is).
Even with the criticism of what the book is lacking, the heart of the book is still there and that is the voice of Enzo the dog. He is such a unique, heartfelt narrator and kids really do deserve to hear his voice. That is the main reason why I was so pleased when I discovered that Stein decided to adapt this book for young readers. Not to mention the fact that this will be a book I can put in the hands of boys because of the racing aspect.
Overall, I would say that if you have kids who you know like dogs and also racing, shove this book in their hands and they will devour it.
Cover comments: While adorable, and certainly has the cuteness factor amped up, this cover really bothers me (along with some earlier covers of the original version). Enzo is not a purebred dog. Stein mentions several times in the book that he is a mixed breed and appears to have terrier in him. The dog on this cover is clearly a yellow lab. Obviously not Enzo!
This book will make you laugh, it will make you smile, and inevitably, just like almost every other dog book out there, it will make you cry. But you already know the tears will come before you even get past the first chapter because the very first scene in the book is Enzo as an ailing dog, discussing his own morality.
Because this is adapted from an already published book, the story doesn't flow as seamlessly as the original. The primary conflict in the story is a bit more vague and ambiguous due to the amount of content that had to be deleted to make it appropriate for younger readers. I also worry that younger readers won't identify with the story because it revolves around a thirty-something man and the demise of his family. Kids generally like to read stories about kids so I'm not sure how well they will respond to Denny as a protagonist (no matter how inherently good he is).
Even with the criticism of what the book is lacking, the heart of the book is still there and that is the voice of Enzo the dog. He is such a unique, heartfelt narrator and kids really do deserve to hear his voice. That is the main reason why I was so pleased when I discovered that Stein decided to adapt this book for young readers. Not to mention the fact that this will be a book I can put in the hands of boys because of the racing aspect.
Overall, I would say that if you have kids who you know like dogs and also racing, shove this book in their hands and they will devour it.
Cover comments: While adorable, and certainly has the cuteness factor amped up, this cover really bothers me (along with some earlier covers of the original version). Enzo is not a purebred dog. Stein mentions several times in the book that he is a mixed breed and appears to have terrier in him. The dog on this cover is clearly a yellow lab. Obviously not Enzo!
_b_a_l_'s review against another edition
4.0
Does this book have anything novel or interesting to say above and beyond the universal truth that all all dogs are good boys and their life spans are way too short?
Not really no.
But, will it make you ugly cry?
Oh yes.
Not really no.
But, will it make you ugly cry?
Oh yes.
spicymama9972's review against another edition
5.0
Love this books.... takes you from laughs to tears and back again. It the perfect book for all ages
adwait8's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book. This book is written from the point of view of a dog named Enzo (Named after Enzo Ferrari). Enzo's owner is a race car driver and goes through quite tough times throughout the book. Enzo is always there for him. Apparently this is the kids version which is toned down a little from the adult version "The Art of Racing in The Rain". I did not know about this difference but I don't think I missed much since the core story is the same.
ingrafam's review against another edition
5.0
It made me cry book. I sat there reading it with my 18 yr old "puppy" I loved the ending.
alissaserrano's review against another edition
4.0
4.5* i sobbed in the theater watching the movie based on this story several years ago and decided to pick up the book. truly love this story a lot and my f1 loving heart was able to appreciate it in a new way. def read the "edited young" version by accident, so i can only imagine the actual book is even better (hence the docked points). was thinking i maybe wouldn't cry bc bits and pieces of the plot were coming back to me, but the ending still got me. my eyes are indeed wet rn.
book_worm07's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVED this book! So sweet and has a ton of good messages (but not so many that it’s cheesy). Absolutely adored the epilogue. Enzo is such an amazing narrator, as well. Make sure you read the book before you watch the movie, but I would totally recommend the movie too. One of the very few movies that lives up to the book.
whoisarpit's review against another edition
3.0
It is hard to sympathize with, and adopt the viewpoint of a dog.
The book is elementary in its writing style, a thing to be appreciated. But the lack of details as well as an event-based procession of story makes it hard to get into Enzo's *cough* paws.
The story, except for its unique narration style, has nothing impressive to offer, and having already seen movies about the life of a race car driver, it was really quite bland.
Unfortunately, no tears were shed during the length of the book.
Maybe, the expectations were too high, or maybe, I should've read it at an earlier age, or maybe, it just wasn't for me.
Whatever it be, I still appreciate the simplicity. Read it to your kids, and they'll love it.
The book is elementary in its writing style, a thing to be appreciated. But the lack of details as well as an event-based procession of story makes it hard to get into Enzo's *cough* paws.
The story, except for its unique narration style, has nothing impressive to offer, and having already seen movies about the life of a race car driver, it was really quite bland.
Unfortunately, no tears were shed during the length of the book.
Maybe, the expectations were too high, or maybe, I should've read it at an earlier age, or maybe, it just wasn't for me.
Whatever it be, I still appreciate the simplicity. Read it to your kids, and they'll love it.
whaney's review
4.0
What a great book! If you ever owned/have a dog you'll view them differently after this book! It's all written from the dogs perspective, but it is about his family - love, loss, compassion, hope. You'll laugh and cry!