mka0204's review against another edition
4.0
A very sweet, endearing book that was a pleasure to read. Having just had to let go of my 16-year old dog, it gave me comfort by allowing me to consider another perspective - a wise dog's perspective - of our life together and it's eventual outcome.
kikkrareads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This is the story of Enzo and his human family. He shares the highs and lows, the love and loss. His love and dedication is like no other!
This book was recommended to me by my brother. I bought it on Audible and decided to listen to it as I cleaned the house on Saturday. What I didn't expect to be so hooked! I listened to this book in one sitting. I just couldn't turn it off.
I needed to know what was going to happen next. I became so invested in Enzo and his family. Garth Stein was able to really give us an inside view of his character. He allowed me to see the world from the eyes on a pup.
The story is captivating. I laughed and I cried. I was angry and in love. I felt everything Enzo felt, and much more. This story was so beautiful, so moving. Until the very last words, I had tears in my eyes and my heart soared.
I recommend this book to ANYONE and EVERYONE.
This book was recommended to me by my brother. I bought it on Audible and decided to listen to it as I cleaned the house on Saturday. What I didn't expect to be so hooked! I listened to this book in one sitting. I just couldn't turn it off.
I needed to know what was going to happen next. I became so invested in Enzo and his family. Garth Stein was able to really give us an inside view of his character. He allowed me to see the world from the eyes on a pup.
The story is captivating. I laughed and I cried. I was angry and in love. I felt everything Enzo felt, and much more. This story was so beautiful, so moving. Until the very last words, I had tears in my eyes and my heart soared.
I recommend this book to ANYONE and EVERYONE.
dyerra's review against another edition
3.0
This book was ok, but somehow not what I was expecting it to be.
julesrouth's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful and has me forever looking and speaking to my dogs differently.
sarahkramps's review against another edition
5.0
This has been one of my most favorite books since high school. An excellent story of life and how, even after presented with the most difficult, trying, times, is still beautiful and valid. It’s about finishing the race, not avoiding it in fear of failure.
jkwelch's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure about a narrating dog but it's soulful and fun imagining what goes through the mind of a family pet. Enzo endears us to him and we quickly develop his bias for his humans, their relatives and even stuffed zebras. I'm not normally a crier but this brought me to tears more than once. I look forward to recommending this read to many of my dog friends.
myiahjay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was one of the best books i’ve read this year! I enjoyed every minute of it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Animal death
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Great narrative of a family's life from a dog's perspective.
mfabiano726's review against another edition
After reading this book, I'm not really sure what all the hubbub is about! Was a touching story? Yes. Did I cray at the end? Yes. What I couldn't get past was all of the extraneous information about racecar driving. For me, it was just too much. I understand why Stein wrote it in, the analogies linked life to racing, it just wasn't for me. This is the story of Denny, a man who owns a dog named Enzo, who's married to a woman named Eve and who has a daughter named Zoe. The whole story is told from Enzo's point of view and revolves around Denny's life after Eve died from brain cancer. One thing this book did do, was make me wonder if my dog, Mable, actually understands more then we actually think. Since starting the book, I find myself asking her questions like, "do you understand me, Mable?" Anyway, I'm glad that I read it, but it wasn't one of my favorites!