The Art of Racing in the Rain is one of the most enjoyable books I've read recently - and the fact that it is narrated by a dog is part of its appeal. Enzo tells the story of life with his master Denny, a racing driver who experiences lots of family problems. It's a chance for the rest of us to get inside a dog's head - and if you have ever owned a dog, the thoughts and feelings Enzo expresses are entirely believable. Amazon describes it as 'A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope--a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.' That about sums it up. Highly recommended (and in case you're wondering, it has a happy ending, sort of.)
It's more like a sweet-sad ending, but those are the best. I think I read on Garth's website (www.garthstein.com), that he actually had a different ending planned for the book, at one time. Can't remember what it was.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting - and yes, the ending is bittersweet but not as sad as I originally thought it would be.
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