63 pages 2 hours read

Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Book Club Questions

The Art of Racing in the Rain

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

  • What were your overall impressions of The Art of Racing in the Rain? Discuss what you liked most and least about the book.
  • Compare the novel to other books. For example, have you read other novels that examined racecar driving or terminal illness or were narrated by animals?
  • Have you seen the 2019 film based on this novel? If so, compare the novel to the movie. Did it translate well to the screen? What differed about the film? If most of your group has not seen the film, consider viewing it together before your discussion.

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

Related Titles

By Garth Stein