Vlautin, Willy

The Horse: 'Extraordinary.' Ann Patchett

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ISBN 13:: 9780571384754
author:: Vlautin, Willy
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 22.3 x 13.8 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, ,
Condition:: New
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The Horse is a poignant novel by Willy Vlautin, exploring the complex life of Al Ward, a 65-year-old man living in isolation on a remote piece of land in Nevada. After a horse appears outside his home, struggling to survive, Al must confront his past and decide what to do. The story is interwoven with Al's life as a songwriter and guitarist, tracing his journey from struggling to make ends meet in Reno to the harsh realities of a life without the glamour of mainstream success.

The author's unique narrative style weaves together Al's present-day struggles with his past experiences, creating a powerful and moving portrayal of a life lived on the margins. With its themes of loneliness, survival, and the power of music, The Horse is a deeply human and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with readers.

Hardcover, 224 pages, published February 2024 by Faber & Faber, Limited.

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