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Book Review of The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain
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This is the story of how one man deals with the death of his wife, Eve, and his struggle to keep his daughter, Zoe, as told through the eyes of his dog, Enzo. Denny is a semi-professional race car driver who excels, of course, at racing in rainy conditions. It is heart-rending to understand how much some will do to tear a family apart. Eve's parents, in their grief, have come to the conclusion that Denny was responsible for Eve not seeking medical attention and is an unfit parent for their granddaughter. The struggle between the three is the key story but details about racing will endear this read to fans. While the ending is hokey the theme of this read is to encourage people to follow their dreams.