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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Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denn...

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Moods

emotional 91%
sad 64%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 45%
reflective 44%
funny 32%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | 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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