The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein

321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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Meet Enzo, the unforgettable narrator of this bittersweet and transformative story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. On the eve of his death, the wise canine takes stock of his life, recalling the sacrifices, the unexpected losses, the battles t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23,141 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 65%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 44%
reflective 44%
funny 32%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.14

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