The Art of Racing in the Rain

By: Garth Stein

Narrated by: Christopher Evan Welch

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Now a Major Motion Picture from Fox 2000 Starring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner

Meet the Dog Who Will Show the World How to Be Human

The New York Times best-selling novel from Garth Stein - 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.

"Splendid." (People)

"The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then I'm lucky enough to read a novel I can’t stop thinking about: this is one of them." (Jodi Picoult)

"It's impossible not to love Enzo." (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

"This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book." (Sara Gruen)

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One unforgettable book this is

Would you listen to The Art of Racing in the Rain again? Why?

I cried in the opening chapter.
I cried in the end.
I read so many books and i rarely find something that will stay with me forever.
This one has captured my heart. I want to meet the author and hug him.

What about Christopher Evan Welch’s performance did you like?

Amazing performance. Noone else could have done a better job i don't believe.

If you could take any character from The Art of Racing in the Rain out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Dennie.

Don't hold the wheel tightly, hold it lightly.

Wow, even though there is statements of reincarnation, the story is very intriguing. My interest was held throughout. The story helped me appreciate my dogs more than before, and I already appreciated them. If you are looking for an interesting read, here is a good book to try.

Was told it was awesome. Was not disappointed!

Absolutely loved it! Everything about it was terrific. A heart wrenching book listening to the dog come to terms with his own existence and life.

great book

great book. just don't get why they added music. it takes away from the story.

A Dog’s Tale

Thoroughly enjoyed this story told from the dog’s perspective. It was a blend of sadness and joy as life most often is, but with an encouraging thread of continuous optimism from the canine story teller.
I thought I wasn’t going to like the book when it began on such a sad note. After a short while though, I was completely enamored with the dog and his story; so much so that I was a bit despondent when it ended.

Good Listen for Dog Lovers

Really enjoyed this book. I am a dog lover and found myself missing my own dog at home while I listened. There were a few elements of the car racing storyline that I could have done without but all in all it led to a solid, involved tale that I enjoyed. Recommend!

Music in the middle?

Excellent narration, BUT the music overlays were both irritating and totally redundant and detracted from the continuity.

Heartwarming Story

Enjoyed the book immensely. The only part that made me question the book was when Enzo is on the stand speaking. I found that a bit ridiculous and the book could have done without. Other than that, as a dog lover with a 4 legged best friend, I would recommend it to fellow dog lovers.

The music was irritating

The narration was very good. The music between chapters was irritating. Especially since it would continue to play when the narrator began reading again.

This is a very good book if you were recommended it by someone buy it if you like it give it to 3 people

I really enjoyed this book and I looked forever to find on audio book and it has been a long night listened to the entire thing loved it kept the entire house awake listening to it on Bluetooth speaker

the idea that a dog sees things and can't speak and there final task is to live a human and the dog believes when he died he will be reincarnated as a human

the dog sees man's struggles and knows our struggle is real as human beings this book captures the point of view of a dog app well I identify as a puppy on the weekends app naturally I would know itits 2020 there's corona viris be in the streets yo but buy this book stay at hi home tonight don't go outside and drink coffee or mordelo and hope the corona dousnt get its line

what if we're the limeand its all a sick game anyways it was a really good book to listen to while under self quarantine for two week and I have bought a Audible membership and kindle unlimited and continue to read and stay inside for two weeks and week one started off great with this one

it was about how the dog figures out what's going on and can't speak smell cancer long b4 the humans can detect it a dog's sense of smell can in essence smell your memory your intention and your story soo dog's smell we're you been your been ur depression your happiness and the best way is to do research on how advanced a dog's semce of smell is and then read this it will put it all in place as to what your dog really sees in you

But it read it give it to 3 people

Remember

Don't forget what you put in the ground