The Art of Racing in the Rain

by

Garth Stein

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The Art of Racing in the Rain: Chapter 43 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Spring has come, and Enzo is with Denny at an outdoor cafe, meeting with Mark Fein. Enzo sleeps and notes that the passersby on some level all want to be able to enjoy a nap in the sun without guilt, like Enzo can. Mark tells Denny that Denny owes him a ton of money, and Denny asks for 30 days to pay in full. After some back and forth, Mark agrees.
Cracks are beginning to appear in Denny's confidence as we find out that money is becoming an issue for him. Enzo understands that being a dog has its benefits, and realizes that people might envy him those perks that aren't afforded to them as humans.
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