A review by cherried
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I read this book years ago on a whim; my grandparents gave it to me, probably because of the dog on the cover, and I remember reading this as a middle schooler without knowing anything about what was in store. This book just absolutely, from that moment on, stuck with me, and it continues sticking with me now at the age of 25. I have reread this book over and over again (though it has been awhile, which means I’m due for another!), to the point where the front cover is definitely worn and a little tattered, and I still got emotional each and every time.
This is truly just a special book, and it came into my life at a time when I never even knew I needed it. It’s honestly up there as one of my favorite books that I’ve ever read.