The Art of Racing in the Rain

Haven't read it yet, but it got a great review in R&T this month.

Cheers,
Ian

 

It's a "must read" if you like cars, racing, or dogs.

Best book I've read this year.

http://www.garthstein.com/racing/

 

I recently picked it up at Starbucks of all places. I have yet to read it though. I just finished "The Mechanic's Tale: Life in the Pit-lanes of Formula One" by Steve Matchett. I had bought it at Autobooks Aerobooks in Burbank when on a trip to take the wife and a friend of hers to Disneyland back in December. It was pretty good. I have to read another book before I get to "The Art of Racing in the Rain". Considering I didn't used to read hardly anything, I have been enjoying what I have read in the last year.

 

I just got this book as a gift and read it in two sittings, it was fantastic. I agree with the above posts if you love dogs and racing, you cannot miss this one. I may be a bit biased in that our dog is named Enzo and we are huge Ferrari fans, but this was the best book I have read in a long time!

 

+1

We had a "Dino" in the family for many years

 

I thought the post was about this book

Racing in the Rain

http://www.amazon.com/Racing-Rain-Brilliant-Legendary-Dedicated/dp/1893618714/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220478265&sr=1-4

 

As one of my favorite books, I thought this thread deserved a revival. Check out the video clip on the linked page below and you'll get a hint at what the book is about. I've asked for this one again for Christmas, as I keep giving my copies away. It's a must read! http://www.amazon.com/Art-Racing-Rain-Garth-Stein/dp/0061537934/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1214904502&sr=1-1

 

Read the book earlier this year and really enjoyed it. I have since given a copy to my brother and Father in law. I wasn't sure about the premise at first but it worked well as I got into it.

 

My wife even loved it. The racing commentary is about as authentic as it gets.

 

Loved it. Absolutely fantastic book.

 

Agreed.....I don't as a rule read fiction but this book is one of the best books I have ever read....a must read for dog owners and Ferrari fans....

 

I had seen this and not paid any attention to it but based on this thread I have just ordered it. Thanks everyone.

 

Going to be a while. Looks like it is not due out until 2012. Universal Pictures acquired the rights with Dempsey producing along with Neal Moritz and Joanie Burstein according to an article in "Variety".

 

Great news!!! Hopefully Mr. Dempsey will keep the movie true to the book and not "Hollywood Bastardize" it.

"The Art of Racing in the Rain" is now firmly on my list of must read books. What a great story for anyone that likes cars and dogs... the meaning of life.

Rick

 

I read it a while ago. It was good, but not on my list of best books ever. A decent way to spend an afternoon.

 

It's an excellent book, although the ending is a bit unreal, but that's what 'suspension of disbelief' is all about.

Racing fiction--whether it is in book or movie form--has always focused on the racing over the human element.

The movie Le Mans was a fictionalized documentary, so it did poorly at the box office. In Stein's book racing is in the background, a supporting player at best. That's why it is so popular with non-racers. It's a formula that has worked well in baseball movies for decades.

 

I did get a chance to read this book and I am very happy I did. I am not an avid reader of anything. I have only read about a dozen books in the last 20 years. Magazines I have finally started to read due to my commute time on the Bart Train into San Francisco. I need to pull out my Ferrari books when I get things under control a little better to keep my passion alive.

I did get a chance to read this book and I am very happy I did. I am not an avid reader of anything. I have only read about a dozen books in the last 20 years. Magazines I have finally started to read due to my commute time on the Bart Train into San Francisco.

I am glad that Dempsey is involved. I think he will give the book due justice. Maybe if he is at the Historics races again this year I will see if I can get some time to talk with him and ask about how the project is coming.

 

In case it is of interest, the softback version is at Costco in quantity. Might save someone a trip to the bookstores..........

 

My wife is an avid reader and bought it. She really enjoyed it. I don't read fiction often but read it in a day. I thought it was great. Highly recommended.

 

The movie comes out on August 9th. Can’t wait.

BTW the dog is named Enzo.

Forza Ferrari

 

The book is excellent, and I rarely read fiction. I read it on a Med cruise almost exactly 10 years ago.

 

Read the book. Really enjoyed it.
Saw the movie last night. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 55%. I would score it higher. Yes it’s predictable. The acting is generally OK.
But if you like dogs, and if you like cars/Ferrari’s and some race scenes, it’s pretty good. It’s mindless entertainment. Much needed in today’s crazy world.
Watching the Testarossa on the track was pretty cool.
It’s a tear jerker.
But in the end I thought it was fine.

 

My wife and I saw it this afternoon and enjoyed it very much. Anytime there is a Golden Retriever, racing and Ferrari you can count me in.