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Enzo is a Labrador (with a bit of terrier in him too, maybe?) who lives with Denny Swift, a talented racing car driver.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is the third novel by American author, Garth Stein. With humour, sharp observation, and a courageous heart, Enzo guides the reader to the bittersweet yet ultimately satisfying conclusion: there are no limitations to what we can achieve, if we truly know where we want to be. His enforced muteness only refines his listening ability, and allows him to understand many of life's nuances that are lost on most humans. Though Enzo cannot speak, he understands everything that happens around him as he bears witness to his master's problems. But it is also a testament to the dog, himself. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a testament to a man's life, given by his dog. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations as a dog, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family. Through Denny, Enzo realizes that racing is a metaphor: that by applying the techniques a driver would apply on the race track, one can successfully navigate the ordeals and travails one encounters in life.Įnzo relates the story of his human family, sharing their tragedies and triumphs. He has educated himself by watching extensive television, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Soon to be a major motion picture, this heart-warming and inspirational tale follows Enzo, a loyal family dog, tells the story of his human family, how they nearly fell apart, and what he did to bring them back together.Įnzo knows he is different from other dogs: he thinks and feels in nearly human ways.

The art of racing in the rain book pages