Easily Forgiven: Denny in the film adaptation lets Trish and Maxwell in Zoey’s life again sometime after he wins the custody battle.Earn Your Happy Ending: Denny goes through the emotional wringer over the course of the story, but he ultimately wins his custody battle over Zoey and goes on to a be famous Formula One racer.Death by Newbery Medal: It's a Foregone Conclusion that Enzo dies, since he reveals at the beginning that the story is essentially him reminiscing on his life during his last days.Covers Always Lie: The book describes Enzo as a lab mix note Denny was told he was sired by a shepherd-poodle mix, but Enzo himself is certain his father was a big Airedale that lived on the farm, but most covers have a golden retriever on them.That said, Denny's attorney seems like a pretty decent guy. Amoral Attorney: In the film, it's mentioned that Trish and Maxwell's attorney coached Trish to commit perjury.Stein has written two other versions of the book: a YA adaption for elementary/middle school students, and a picture book for young children.Ī film adaption was released on August 9, 2019, starring Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo. It remained a bestseller on The New York Times for three years straight. Along with Denny's main plot is Enzo's subplot about the belief that if he's prepared enough, he'll return after he dies as human. He provides commentary on the events as they happen and offers a unique perspective only a dog can provide. The narrator is actually Enzo, Denny's dog. What makes the book unique is that it's not the told from Denny's perspective, or Zoey's, or even Eve's parents. Denny is then forced to battle Eve's parents for custody of Zoey, all while trying to balance his burgeoning career and several unexpected legal troubles. Things go well for the family for about six years before Eve unexpectedly dies from cancer. He meets and marries Eve, a bubbly, happy young woman. The story concerns Denny, an aspiring racecar driver. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2008 novel written by Garth Stein.

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