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WINNER OF THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE

Extraordinary.' ANN PATCHETT
Tremendously compelling.' GUARDIAN
Bruised and beautiful.' BEN MYERS
Transcendent.' LA TIMES

Willy Vlautin's most personal novel yet a poetic and deeply moving story about what it really takes to be a musician.

Al Ward, an ageing musician, is living on old mining land in Nevada. One morning, a horse arrives outside his home, unable to feed itself or stay safe from coyotes. Six thousand feet up, thirty miles from the nearest town, and broken by alcoholism and anxiety, Al must decide what to do.

A gorgeous journey of a novel, and an unforgettable character study of a lifelong songwriter, The Horse masterfully explores ideas of loneliness, creativity and resilience.

Another classic from one of America''s greatest storytellers.'
JONATHAN EVISON

A terrific parable of art and aging.'
JESS WALTER

The Horse

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 3/27/2025
      ISBN-13 9780571384778
      978-0571384778
      ISBN-10 0571384773
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      WINNER OF THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE

      Extraordinary.' ANN PATCHETT
      Tremendously compelling.' GUARDIAN
      Bruised and beautiful.' BEN MYERS
      Transcendent.' LA TIMES

      Willy Vlautin's most personal novel yet a poetic and deeply moving story about what it really takes to be a musician.

      Al Ward, an ageing musician, is living on old mining land in Nevada. One morning, a horse arrives outside his home, unable to feed itself or stay safe from coyotes. Six thousand feet up, thirty miles from the nearest town, and broken by alcoholism and anxiety, Al must decide what to do.

      A gorgeous journey of a novel, and an unforgettable character study of a lifelong songwriter, The Horse masterfully explores ideas of loneliness, creativity and resilience.

      Another classic from one of America''s greatest storytellers.'
      JONATHAN EVISON

      A terrific parable of art and aging.'
      JESS WALTER

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