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pippamillerxoxo_'s review
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Death of parent, Rape, and Grief
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
while i liked the story being told from the perspective of the dog, some parts of this just made me uncomfortable. there were some really gross comments made about a young teen girl in this which just grossed me out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Sexual content, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, and Death
pagesofash's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty
brie_fern's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death
meganrae047's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, Cancer, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault
annelihghh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, Animal death, Cancer, Classism, Pregnancy, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Chronic illness
saoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The writing was very casual and goofy-like. It somehow emitted the persona of a dog itself, something easy to process and simply defined. In the proceeding chapters, it was so infuriating and grief-inducing that it wanted you to lash out and scream at the world how difficult it was for the love of your life to be taken away from him due to death, and in the process, even how close his child was due to custody. It definitely is a book that taught me plenty. At first, I was unused to it and found it unfamiliar and surely unrelatable due to car and racing terminologies, yet how the narrator wishes to speak to its audience using those as metaphors made it indeed soothing to read and, I ugly cried.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Animal death, and Grief
annamontana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I love a book with an unusual narrator and Enzo is definitely that. I knew the story before reading the book as I had watched the movie, which stayed close to the story line. Because I knew the story line I was not surprised at the family drama.
For those of you who are not familiar with the story line, it is a book about racing, it is a book about a dog, but mostly it is a book about family. The good parts of family and the bad parts as well. Because it is told from the viewpoint of the dog there is truth revealed in unique and poignant ways.
For those of you who are not familiar with the story line, it is a book about racing, it is a book about a dog, but mostly it is a book about family. The good parts of family and the bad parts as well. Because it is told from the viewpoint of the dog there is truth revealed in unique and poignant ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Death, and Animal death
joymia24's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
it was so good! it had some comedy, drama, sadness, and all that stuff. the ending held so many emotions which just made the book so much better. definitely recommend this book if you want a different perspective on a fascinating story about Enzo (the dog) and his owner (Denny) and the many trials and triumphs they face throughout the book. also if you like cars i recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Cursing, and Animal death
Minor: Sexual assault
queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 ⭐ CW: cursing, rape mention, sexual content, assisted suicide mention, cancer, death, grief, death of a pet
"That which you manifest is before you."
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein is a Contemporary stand alone novel told from the perspective of a dog named Enzo. This started out as a nice light read with plenty of humor until the grief hits you like a dump truck. I felt all the things while reading this book.
We follow the life of Enzo the dog as he navigates life with his human, Denny, a race car driver. Enzo is not just a dog, he has the soul of human, and is convinced that someday he'll be reincarnated as a man. Enzo is actually a pretty hilarious character. He has this whole thing against monkeys, because he thinks they are undeserving of opposable thumbs, and thinks dogs deserve thumbs more lol. Enzo's observations give a lot insight into the inner workings of humans and their relationship with dogs.
This book started out as a light, humorous read, but quickly turned emotional and grief ridden. Enzo watches as one of his humans developed cancer, and he can't speak to be able to warn anyone. Enzo feels trapped in his own mind, only able to communicate with inadequate gestures. We see through his eyes the struggle Denny goes through trying to navigate having a family and a racing career. We see Enzo's helplessness as Denny battles for custody of his daughter from her grandparents.
This story was about the love of a dog and the importance of a dog in a family's life. Though a dog's life is short, they have a big impact. Because Denny is a racecar driver, Enzo also loves racing, so there are a lot of racing and car extended metaphors throughout the book. I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a short, reflective read from the perspective of a dog. I laughed, I cried, I was angry and incredulous. Enzo was the goodest boy. And now I have to go hug my dog.
"That which you manifest is before you."
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein is a Contemporary stand alone novel told from the perspective of a dog named Enzo. This started out as a nice light read with plenty of humor until the grief hits you like a dump truck. I felt all the things while reading this book.
We follow the life of Enzo the dog as he navigates life with his human, Denny, a race car driver. Enzo is not just a dog, he has the soul of human, and is convinced that someday he'll be reincarnated as a man. Enzo is actually a pretty hilarious character. He has this whole thing against monkeys, because he thinks they are undeserving of opposable thumbs, and thinks dogs deserve thumbs more lol. Enzo's observations give a lot insight into the inner workings of humans and their relationship with dogs.
This book started out as a light, humorous read, but quickly turned emotional and grief ridden. Enzo watches as one of his humans developed cancer, and he can't speak to be able to warn anyone. Enzo feels trapped in his own mind, only able to communicate with inadequate gestures. We see through his eyes the struggle Denny goes through trying to navigate having a family and a racing career. We see Enzo's helplessness as Denny battles for custody of his daughter from her grandparents.
This story was about the love of a dog and the importance of a dog in a family's life. Though a dog's life is short, they have a big impact. Because Denny is a racecar driver, Enzo also loves racing, so there are a lot of racing and car extended metaphors throughout the book. I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a short, reflective read from the perspective of a dog. I laughed, I cried, I was angry and incredulous. Enzo was the goodest boy. And now I have to go hug my dog.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal death, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Suicide and Rape