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geezenstack444's review
1.0
I had to read this story for school, I honestly wouldn't have picked it up any other way. I hated this book, it was hard for me to finish. Sometimes I had to put the book down because it was so depressing. Nothing good happened to anyone in this book. It was depressing. I would rather be punched in the face then read this book again.
annaeslane's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lorena5783's review
5.0
What an amazing story! I could not put this book down, I love the way Enzo thinks, the way he wants to express what he thinks. What a wonderful story, a must read!
ceegee21's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jvo8503's review against another edition
5.0
Hits you in the feelers
This book is passed all my expectations. It made me laugh,made me angry and in the end cry. Well written and an easy read.
This book is passed all my expectations. It made me laugh,made me angry and in the end cry. Well written and an easy read.
robinboiwonder's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shesbooked's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jess_mango's review
3.0
3.5 out of 5 stars
When this book was picked as our monthly book club selection there were quite a few people who said "Ugh, not a dog book!". I will admit I have been waffling over the past year as to whether to read The Art of Racing in the Rain or not. On the one hand I had heard good things about the book but on the other hand I am generally not a fan of sappy animal books.
Well, I read it and found it to be a quick read that I looked forward to picking up. I enjoyed that it was told from the perspective of the dog...a philosophical dog who enjoyed watching TV and tapes of his master, Denny, racing cars. I was not a big fan of all the "life is like auto racing" chapters. I am not a car racing fan so those chapters kind of irked me and I freely admit that I started to skim those parts to get to the others chapters more quickly. "The Art of Racing..." was one of those books that made me cry at the end. Of course, I was on the train when I was reading the ending...but I sucked it up and held back those tears. Small victories!
When this book was picked as our monthly book club selection there were quite a few people who said "Ugh, not a dog book!". I will admit I have been waffling over the past year as to whether to read The Art of Racing in the Rain or not. On the one hand I had heard good things about the book but on the other hand I am generally not a fan of sappy animal books.
Well, I read it and found it to be a quick read that I looked forward to picking up. I enjoyed that it was told from the perspective of the dog...a philosophical dog who enjoyed watching TV and tapes of his master, Denny, racing cars. I was not a big fan of all the "life is like auto racing" chapters. I am not a car racing fan so those chapters kind of irked me and I freely admit that I started to skim those parts to get to the others chapters more quickly. "The Art of Racing..." was one of those books that made me cry at the end. Of course, I was on the train when I was reading the ending...but I sucked it up and held back those tears. Small victories!
lindsayaunderwood's review
5.0
Rarely does a book make me cry. Even further proof that I love dogs more than humans. I really do feel like I grew as a person while reading this book. So much wisdom.
This is one I'll revisit in a few years and probably enjoy even more.
This is one I'll revisit in a few years and probably enjoy even more.