The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein

321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous emotional relaxing medium-paced

Description

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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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 60%
hopeful 43%
reflective 43%
inspiring 42%
funny 34%
adventurous 24%
lighthearted 16%
tense 10%
challenging 8%
dark 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 24%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.12

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