A LITTLE INSIGHT INTO YOUR DOGS MIND? (The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein)

Member Name: saramac

Product:	The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein
Date:	26/06/09 (20 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great story, you may look at your dog differently after reading it.

Disadvantages: It might cost you alot in tissues

Im going to attempt a book review, I think they are difficult because, I don't want to spoil the story by telling you every-thing, but, I want to tell you enough to get your attention.

Im a real "bookworm" and have been since I was tiny, certain books like this one I actually slow down reading it when I get near the end because I don't want it to finish. Once you finish a book, its like closing a little world you have been in whilst reading it.

This particular book is unusual in that its written totally from the dog-Enzos point of view- its made me look at my dog in a whole new light I have been very suspicious for years that she can read my mind anyway.

Numerous points are made-
Enzos views and opinions on humans, what we do and why we do it
Denny (the owner) and his family and all they suffer in life
An insight into racing cars (hence the title) as Dennys a racing driver
Parents and parents-in-law and their "power" within the family.

The story takes you through Enzos life with Denny as a single man, then a married man and he has to share Dennys attention.
Once his daughter arrives theres a 4 way relationship going on.
I think this book would appeal to people who dont have dogs as its such a great story with lots of sub- plots as much as it appeals to dog owners.

Be prepared to laugh, have your heart melted, get angry, get frustrated and of course have a good cry!

I admit I did find it hard to put the book down, until the end as I said before.

The Art Of Racing in the Rain- Garth Stein
Available in paperback ,320 pages from Harper collins

I actually bought it as book of the month from Sainsburys £3.99.
As a rule I buy books from bookshops, but when they are half price in supermarkets I have to ignore the guilt and buy it.

Go on treat yourself, I dont think you will be disappointed.

Summary: A very good read written from a "different" perspective.