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Yeah, so I got to about page 60 of The Art of Racing in the Rain and then realized (a) I really hate all the car racing talk and (b) that Enzo, the dog, is not going to live as long as I am. I couldn't read it. I know that it's supposed to be a terrific and heart-warming story. It's just not for me. I'm girly (hence the hating of the car racing) and I'm a mushy dog-lover (hence the hating that Enzo isn't going to make it).
So I'll start Man Walks Into a Room by Nicole Krauss tonight.
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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Originally Posted by Ketabcha
I love it. I can't put it down. Thanks for keeping at me to read it. You are so right about it.
YAY!!!!!
It's funny, I chose that one from my "to read" pile because it was the one that I thought I'd like the least. I was hoping that it would be a quick read. Once I started reading, I was hoping that it would take me, well, forever, because I never wanted to stop reading this book.
I'm so happy that you're enjoying it this time around. Sometimes you just need to be in a different mood or head space to get into a particular story.
Yeah, so I got to about page 60 of The Art of Racing in the Rain and then realized (a) I really hate all the car racing talk and (b) that Enzo, the dog, is not going to live as long as I am. I couldn't read it. I know that it's supposed to be a terrific and heart-warming story. It's just not for me. I'm girly (hence the hating of the car racing) and I'm a mushy dog-lover (hence the hating that Enzo isn't going to make it).
After reading your post about The Art of Racing in the Rain I checked it out on Amazon and thought "Oh, no. Something is going to happen to Enzo. I simply can't deal with that book right now." I don't like racing at all and, like you, I love dogs (and cats). I'm afraid to read the book. So, maybe sometime in the future, doubtful, I will read it but I'm not going to right now. I still cry thinking about "Old Yeller" and "The Yearling."
And, after all, I still have the rest of Forever to look forward to....in more ways than one.
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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Originally Posted by Ketabcha
After reading your post about The Art of Racing in the Rain I checked it out on Amazon and thought "Oh, no. Something is going to happen to Enzo. I simply can't deal with that book right now." I don't like racing at all and, like you, I love dogs (and cats). I'm afraid to read the book. So, maybe sometime in the future, doubtful, I will read it but I'm not going to right now. I still cry thinking about "Old Yeller" and "The Yearling."
And, after all, I still have the rest of Forever to look forward to....in more ways than one.
I don't even know what I was thinking, getting The Art of Racing in the Rain. I knew what would happen. I knew I wasn't into car racing. I just bought into the hype. The part that I didn't know is that it's told from Enzo's point of view -- he's the "speaker." I don't do kitschy. Anyway, I already sold the book on Amazon. HA!
Yeah, so I got to about page 60 of The Art of Racing in the Rain and then realized (a) I really hate all the car racing talk and (b) that Enzo, the dog, is not going to live as long as I am. I couldn't read it. I know that it's supposed to be a terrific and heart-warming story. It's just not for me. I'm girly (hence the hating of the car racing) and I'm a mushy dog-lover (hence the hating that Enzo isn't going to make it).
So I'll start Man Walks Into a Room by Nicole Krauss tonight.
My sister bought me that book for my birthday when it first came out and I've never read it because I thought exactly the same thing. I don't know what people are thinking giving a dog lover a book about a dog that's going to die. I'm still not over Old Yeller.
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Originally Posted by netwit
My sister bought me that book for my birthday when it first came out and I've never read it because I thought exactly the same thing. I don't know what people are thinking giving a dog lover a book about a dog that's going to die. I'm still not over Old Yeller.
I don't even know what I was thinking, getting The Art of Racing in the Rain. I knew what would happen. I knew I wasn't into car racing. I just bought into the hype. The part that I didn't know is that it's told from Enzo's point of view -- he's the "speaker." I don't do kitschy. Anyway, I already sold the book on Amazon. HA!
Where are you in Forever?
Not far. They've had the funeral and Robert is learning about his heritage from Da. Loved the funeral. That sounds odd but when I read that I knew the book was going to continue to be exceptional.
I can't believe I had problems with this just after reading about 15 pages. I'm extremely interested in Irish history. I think I was in a bad place when I started it because of some medical feedback I received. I've dealt with that now and the book is calling to me even now.
I really enjoy learning things and Rebecca's stories of the Bible were great to read. Noah's granddaughter....I loved that.
I know he'll move us to NYC and that is another place I love. I have roots there. It's going to be wonderful to learn about NYC and its history.
I just adore Pete Hamill. I'll probably make a scene of some kind if I ever meet him.
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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Originally Posted by Ketabcha
Not far. They've had the funeral and Robert is learning about his heritage from Da. Loved the funeral. That sounds odd but when I read that I knew the book was going to continue to be exceptional.
I can't believe I had problems with this just after reading about 15 pages. I'm extremely interested in Irish history. I think I was in a bad place when I started it because of some medical feedback I received. I've dealt with that now and the book is calling to me even now.
I really enjoy learning things and Rebecca's stories of the Bible were great to read. Noah's granddaughter....I loved that.
I know he'll move us to NYC and that is another place I love. I have roots there. It's going to be wonderful to learn about NYC and its history.
I just adore Pete Hamill. I'll probably make a scene of some kind if I ever meet him.
I have chills reading your thoughts.
I'm glad that the medical stuff has been dealt with and that you're OK. That's the important stuff.
You're going to adore the rest of the book, I just know it.
I am currently reading the postmistress . I ordered the drs wife off of amazon cause I have been dying to read that anyways cause I know it is old . If anyone has read any of these book please let me know what you thought of them and yeah Im back have not been on this thread for a while .
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