Overall Rating and Opinion of The Art of Racing in the Rain
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Overall, this is one of my favorite books, one that you look back on years from now. I loved how it was told in the perspective of a dog, which is different than most books. Stein's way of writing is so beautiful and artistic, the ending had me in tears.
It's not a very long book. In fact, I read it in one sitting. Amazing book, I recommend it.
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My main issue with the book were all the racing references and about half way through I started skipping the mini scenes that consisted of just race talk. That was honestly the only turn off in the book though. There were a few times that I felt that Garth Stein was a genius because I never thought of a specific event from a dog's point of view; for example, when the friend washes the beloved dog toy. Enzo was at first very angry and felt betrayed, but later wanted the toy washed. It made me wonder what my own puppy thinks when I do stuff with her.
I'd definitely recommend the book.