VMDiva

Admittedly, I stopped reading books for pleasure during college and had a long dry spell until I resolved to pick up the slack several years ago. My attention span is embarrassingly limited so a book really needs to peak my interest for me to even pick it up. I’m a sucker for stories narrated by emotive animals (can anyone say anthropomorphism) but I’m particularly vulnerable for insightful ones. Such was the case with The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Enzo, a lovable aging dog, tells the story of his owner’s balancing act between his desire to race cars and his commitment to his struggling family. His comedic and painfully accurate assessments of human personalities keep you laughing and cringing at the same time. He also offers a poignant perspective on his own impending death.

Laughter, anger, love, hope, introspection: It all made me fall in love with Enzo.  This book will leave you wondering what your own dog is thinking.

Highly recommended.