The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, fiction, 321 pages

  • Chapter 1-4, 16 pages

    Enzo is an old dog who is at the end of his days. He is actually trying to play dumb, so his owner Denny will euthanize him, and then Denny can live out his dreams as a pro racecar driver. He describes when Denny got him, and introduces Eve.
    Fiction: 1-16 pages; total (16)
  • Chapter 5-8, 28 pages

    Enzo talks about how dogs are really closer to humans than monkeys, and gives reasons why. Then, he talks about the birth of Zoe, and how Denny was at a race. Lastly, Enzo notices something is wrong with Eve. He really wishes he could tell her.
    Fiction: 17-44 pages; total (44)
  • Chapter 9-15, 41 pages

    Enzo describes a race Denny was in at Watkins Glen, and Eve becomes very sick. She leaves Enz locked in the house while she goes to the hospital. This is the beginning of Eve's cancer. Denny is forced to take over almost all of the household responsibilities. Then he gets another really good racing job. Last, Eve is very irretible forcing Zoe to eat old nuggets.
    Fiction 45-85 pages; total (85)
  • Chapter 15-19, 14 pages

    Enzo listens to Eve and her parents fighting about Denny being a race car driver, and how much he is gone, and how little he contributes. Then Enz, Denny, Eve, and Zoe take a hike and go swimming. It ends with Eve hitting her head on a rock.
    Fiction: 86-99 pages; total (99)
  • Chapter 19-26, 48 pages

    Eve is still not healthy even after having brain surgery. Enzo gets to have fun with Denny at a racetrack when Denny lets Enzo ride with him. Enzo absolutely loves this.
    Fiction 100-147 pages; (147) total
  • Chapter 26-34 pages 53

    Eve dies. Then Denny is thrust into a custody case over Zoe. He has to hire an expensive lawayer named Mark fein. Denny then is charged with rape
    Fiction 148-200 pages; total (200)
  • Chapter 35-48 pages 61

    Denny is released from prison. He goes to Eve's funeral. Then Eve's parents say they will get the charges dropped if he gives them custody of Zoe. Denny is also having financial problems barely being able to pay for Enzo.
    Fiction 201-261; total(261)
  • Chapter 49-58 pages 60

    Denny signs over custody to Eve's parents. Him and Enzo at low points. They finally meet Denny's parents who then take care of Enzo.Denny ends his legal issues. At the end Enzo is reincarnated and meets the now champion Denny.
    Fiction 262-321; total(321)