THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN : By Garth Stein

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN By Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain was one of those books that slowly brought me back to readership after school burnout. I've always been a dog lover, so of course I couldn't resist the book narrated by Enzo, a philosophical dog who laments the lack of his thumb and loves to ride in race cars. Enzo will in turn charm you and break your heart as he reflects on his life while anticipating his death. Dog books are predictable in their misery, but those of us who love them love dogs too. It's hard to resist the imagination of his rich inner life, and Enzo is particularly irresistible. It should go without saying that you will need your own tissues, but it is worth it.