The Art of Racing in the Rain
Author: Garth Stein
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, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver., , Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he see….Read More
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