Horse Heaven A Novel
Horse Heaven A Novel by Jane Smiley is a richly detailed exploration of the world of horse racing, published by Random House Publishing Group on February 27, 2001. This first edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into the complexities of the horse racing industry, examining the lives of wealthy owners, working-class bettors, and trainers facing financial challenges, all while highlighting the unique personalities and dynamics within this vibrant setting.
Readers will find a tapestry of interconnected stories that address various social, psychological, and spiritual issues faced by the characters involved in horse racing. The novel intricately weaves together themes of family life and the diverse experiences of those drawn to this sport. With its engaging narrative and insightful observations, Horse Heaven invites readers to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of racing and the lives it touches.
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK
“A WISE, SPIRITED NOVEL . . . [IN WHICH] SMILEY PLUMBS THE WONDROUSLY
STRANGE WORLD OF HORSE RACING.” –People
“ONE OF THE PREMIER NOVELISTS OF HER GENERATION, possessed of a mastery
of craft and an uncompromising vision that grow more powerful with each
book . . . Racing’s eclectic mix of classes and personalities provides
Smiley with fertile soil . . . Expertly juggling storylines, she
investigates the sexual, social, psychological, and spiritual problems
of wealthy owners, working-class bettors, trainers on the edge of
financial ruin, and, in a typically bold move, horses.”
–The Washington Post
“A NOVEL OF PASSION IN EVERY SENSE . . . [SHE DOES] IT ALL WITH APLOMB .
. . WITH A DEMON NARRATIVE INTELLIGENCE.”
–The Boston Sunday Globe
“WITTY, ENERGETIC . . . It’s deeply satisfying to read a work of fiction
so informed about its subject and so alive to every nuance and detail .
. . [Smiley’s] final chapters have a wonderful restorative quality.”
–The New York Times Book Review
“RICHLY DETAILED, INGENIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED . . . YOU WILL REVEL IN JANE
SMILEY’S HORSE HEAVEN.”
–San Diego Union-Tribune
Chosen by the Los Angeles Times as One of the Best Books of the Year
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