The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein

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321 pages | first published 2008

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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, Denn...
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Summary of 13298 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 60%
reflective 44%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 41%
funny 34%
adventurous 23%
lighthearted 16%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 23%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.12

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