The Art of Racing in the Rain
von Garth Stein
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, ZoË, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
von Garth Stein
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, ZoË, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(3)
Rezension von Paula ChavarriaEl narrador canino le da un toque bastante especial a la historia. La manera en la que Enzo demuestra su entendimiento hacía situaciones humanas e intenta apoyar incondicionalmente a su familia humana, fueron de mis cosas favoritas. Enzo comprende tan bien lo que sucede a su alrededor, que se siente prácticamente un humano más (a excepción de su falta de pulgares y de que no puede hablar), incluso menciona que ya está preparado para ser humano en su próxima vida.
Rezension von Thea„Most underrated books ever“ – Auf so einer Liste fand ich „The Art of Racing in the Rain“, auf Deutsch „Enzo oder Die Kunst ein Mensch zu sein“. Der englische Titel passt so wunderbar, dass mein Herz aufgeht. Der deutsche Titel... arrgghhh. Lasst euch davon (oder von dem Cover..) nicht abschrecken. Dieses Buch ist großartig. Und anders als man vielleicht erwartet. Es ist keine Liebesgeschichte. Und auch nicht die Geschichte eines Hundes. Es ist eine Geschichte über das Leben. Und darüber, niemals aufzugeben. (Erzählt aus der Sicht eines Hundes ☺) Dieses Buch ist humorvoll, inspirierend und emotional. Ich habe gelacht, ich war wütend und ich geweint. Viel geweint. Und am Ende.. Ich spoilere nicht, aber dieses Ende.. WOW. Es war einfach perfekt. Dieses Buch wird mir noch lange im Gedächtnis bleiben.
Rezension von Tara NelsonIt took me a total of 3 days to read this book and I am sad it's over. I absolutely loved it! The Art of Racing in the Rain is about the relationship between the narrator, a mixed breed dog named Enzo, and his family: Denny, Eve and Zoe. At the beginning of the book, Enzo informs the reader that he is nearing the end of his life and he begins the tale of his life with Denny and the addition of Eve (the wife) and Zoe (the daughter). Enzo watches as Denny falls in love with and builds a future with Eve, developing a strong friendship with Eve and protector for Zoe. Enzo also is a fan of race car driving, as Denny himself is an amateur racer. Denny and Enzo's life is ripped apart when Eve dies and a battle ensues over the custody of Zoe, a battle between Denny and his in-laws. Denny also faces other legal battles thanks to an overly ambitious 15 year old cousin who attempts, and fails, at initiating sex with Denny. Enzo witnesses all of this and tells the story from his silent perspective. Enzo is not a "normal" narrator, as he is a dog but he has such an amazing understanding of what his owner and family are going through, as well as the various injustices Denny must face in order to prove that his daughter belongs with him and that he did nothing to the 15 year old cousin. I also learned a lot about racing in this book, as Enzo using racing to parallel the life he plays witness to. This is a fast read and the characters are very likeable. As a dog fan, I especially loved that it was a dog who told the story. This has become one of my favorite books.