The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Maxwell blames Denny's absence for Eve's illness, so demands custody of Zoë, threatening to sue if Denny does not comply. Resigned to her fate, Eve admits to Enzo that she is no longer afraid of death and passes away while he watches on.

She is diagnosed with brain cancer, with she and Zoë living with her parents during her treatment. Eve begins to fall seriously ill and Enzo can smell a ‘rotting wood’ odor coming from her head. She gives birth to daughter Zoë at home with 2 midwives, while the TV in the adjacent room shows Denny racing in Florida, thus missing the birth.Ī few years pass and family life is idyllic for Enzo, while Denny spends prolonged periods away from home to race. On Christmas Day, Denny receives an invitation to drive in the 24 Hours of Daytona in February, which unfortunately takes place close to Eve's due date. A year later, Denny meets Eve at the supermarket and they begin to date.Īfter Denny and Eve marry the following year, Eve's mother, Trish, is supportive, but her father, Maxwell, doesn't fully approve of Denny due to his career as a race driver. Denny divides his time between teaching auto racing and caring for Enzo, while also pursuing a career as a race driver. Years prior, Denny buys a puppy, immediately bonding with young Enzo. When Denny finds Enzo unable to move, the dog begins to narrate his life. The old Golden Retriever is waiting for Denny Swift, his master and best friend, to return.

In Seattle, Enzo (named after Enzo Ferrari) is dying. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $33 million worldwide. It was theatrically released on Augby 20th Century Fox. The film stars Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo and Parker as Enzo, the golden retriever. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Simon Curtis and written by Mark Bomback, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by author Garth Stein.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein