The Art of Racing in the Rain is the only book I’ve ever read
narrated by a dog. Gareth Stein uses the point of view of Enzo, a yellow lab,
to follow the life of his owner, Denny Swift, a race car driver in Seattle.
Enzo believes that he will be reincarnated as a human. He spends most of his
days in Denny’s apartment watching TV shows about race car driving. After being
somewhat neglected, Enzo takes up a larger role in Denny’s life. As Denny
battles his wife for custody, Enzo helps him navigate fear, loss, and
depression. All the while, Enzo is suffering as well. As the years go on, and
Enzo grows older, Denny loses focus on his dog and redirects his attention
towards his cars. Nevertheless, Enzo stays by Denny’s side until he can no
longer. This story of friendship shows what they truly mean when they say that
a dog is a man’s best friend.
When I first read The Art of Racing in the Rain, I was in
awe. For the first time, I understood why my father was always reading, why my
teachers encouraged me to read for enjoyment. Stein’s witty storytelling
sparked my interest in reading, and it is because of this book that I have
taken up avid interest in literature even until today.
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