All Hat A Novel
All Hat, a novel by Brad Smith, is published by Penguin Canada in 2003 and spans 308 pages. The story follows Ray Dokes, who has just been released from prison after attacking the man who assaulted his sister. Returning to his small hometown, Ray seeks a quiet life while living with Pete Culpepper, a Texas cowboy facing his own financial struggles. As Ray navigates his new reality, he devises a plan to con his sister’s attacker, a wealthy heir with little knowledge of horse breeding.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as the narrative unfolds, focusing on themes of honesty, friendship, and the quest for second chances. The book presents a classic tale of the underdog confronting larger adversaries, all while exploring the dynamics of small-town life. With its engaging plot and relatable characters, All Hat offers a unique perspective on resilience and the complexities of human relationships.
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Just out of prison for attacking the man who assaulted his sister, Ray Dokes heads back to the small town where he was raised. Vowing to lie low, he moves in with Pete Culpepper, a Texas cowboy who has always been a grounding influence on Ray, but whose debts are growing faster than his corn. Between roofing houses and watching Pete’s nine-year-old gelding at the races, Ray soon develops a plan to con his sister’s attacker, a local heir to an electronics fortune and a know-nothing horse breeder, out of a considerable chunk of money. Surprisingly poignant yet laugh- out-loud funny, All Hat tells a classic story of little guys fighting big guys and reaffirming the meaning of honesty and friendship–and second chances–in the process.
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