The release date for the English version of 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' by
Garth Stein is May 2008. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
As a philosopher with a nearly human spirit (and a fascination with opposable thumbs), Enzo is aware that he is not like other dogs. He has educated himself by watching a lot of television and paying careful attention to what his owner, Denny Swift, an aspiring racing car driver, has to say.
Enzo has learned so much about the human condition from Denny, and he now realizes that life is more than just racing—it's about doing things quickly. Enzo looks back on his life on the eve of his passing and remembers all he and his family have gone through.
The Art of Racing in the Rain is an exquisitely written and engrossing tale of family, love, loyalty, and hope, as only a dog could tell it. It is heartbreaking but also very amusing and ultimately inspiring.