A Tale for Three Counties

5 questions for your 'Tale' book discussion

Here are five things to think about while reading Garth Stein's "The Art of Racing in the Rain":

1. Some early readers have observed that viewing the world through a dog's eyes makes for a greater appreciation of being human. Why do you think this is?

2. Can you imagine the novel being told from Denny's point of view? How would that make the story different?

3. Do you find yourself looking at your own dog (or other animals) differently after reading this novel?

4. What parallels can you think of between the art of racing and the art of living?

5. Why does Annika lie and accuse Deny of molesting her? What changes her mind to tell the truth?