The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein available at Amazon.com
Book Review by Sister Lorie
I’m not sure how this book came to my attention, it’s not my usual read. It’s told from the point of view of , Enzo, an aging dog as he recounts his doggie life. He is a dog philosopher and expounds on his view of humanity and our views. He is frustrated with his lack of anatomical ability to communicate to his humans and is left with doggie drool and gestures.
I don’t want this to be a spoiler, so let me just say this. Anyone who has been emotionally attached to a dog or thought that the dog has understood a conversation will love this book. I found myself laughing out loud at Enzo’s take on the owners in-laws and his way of letting them know he didn’t care for them. The end is touching and puts in words what I have long suspected. Great read if you have or have had a dog. If you don’t have a dog, this book may give you the desire to spend time with one of creation’s best creatures.
I saw part of the following quote on a shopping bag. I was thinking Enzo was the race car driver until I researched it.
“Understanding the truth is easy. Allowing oneself to experience it is often terribly difficult.“ Enzo in from The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
I liked it so much I put it Curmudgeon’s Quote page.
Excellent! Enzo is a philosopher dog. I found his views funny and right on.