by Garth Stein
First published 2009
Enzo knows he differs from other dogs. This thoughtful canine possesses an almost human soul and serves as companion to Denny Swift, a young racing driver with championship dreams. Through Denny, Enzo learns that life mirrors racing. Speed matters less than technique when navigating difficult turns. As Enzo approaches death, he reflects on the trials his family endured. Denny sacrificed for his racing career while caring for his wife Eve and daughter Zoë. When Eve died unexpectedly, a brutal custody fight threatened to separate Denny from Zoë. Despite his limitations as a dog, Enzo fought to protect the Swift family. He held onto hope that Denny would achieve racing glory and keep Zoë by his side. The story unfolds through Enzo's eyes as he balances his loyalty to Denny with his understanding of human nature, learned from years of observation and devotion.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
200 pages · Paperback · Suma