Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

The Art of Racing in the Rain Tie-In by Garth Stein

6 reviews

tomcoppola's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

An absolutely enjoyable book that toes the line between comedy, drama, and racing text book. 

The narration from the point of view of the main characters canine best friend was amazing.

I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in performance driving wether that's road racing, autocross, drag racing, etc.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Cancer, and Excrement

libby_l96's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Oh Enzo, you sweetheart!
This book is a touching exploration of what it is to be human, through a dog's eyes.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Cancer

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

annieb26's review against another edition

dark hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

chronologically_charlie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.25

Lmao I just….listen, ok? Although this was narrated by a dog, it was so clearly written by a man. 
Besides the b-grade emotional manipulation and uncalled for plot twist, I kept going back to the fact that the dog described the female characters’ body types. Like why??? 
The racing metaphors were fine, interesting even. The on going child custody drama was levelled throughout the story. I even liked Denny’s side character friends! 
But man oh man…that dog was written by a man.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

alicemorrison1029's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Grief

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

annelihghh's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism