Horse Heaven
Horse Heaven by Jane Smiley, published by Random House Audio on April 4, 2000, is an engaging exploration of the world of horse racing, presented in a five-CD format with a total runtime of six hours. This audio edition, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt, immerses listeners in the lives of trainers, jockeys, and horse enthusiasts across various locations, including Kentucky, California, New York, and Paris. The narrative introduces a diverse cast, from a principled trainer to a scheming owner, alongside the magnificent Thoroughbreds that play a central role in the story.
Listeners will find a rich tapestry of characters and experiences that highlight the excitement of racing while delving into themes of desire, connection, and the human-animal bond. The story features a range of individuals, including horse-obsessed girls and gamblers, each contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the racetrack. Through its imaginative storytelling, Horse Heaven invites reflection on the complexities of relationships and the aspirations that drive people in their pursuit of love and success.
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Read by Mary Beth Hurt
Five CDs, 6 hours
Spanning two years on the circuit, from Kentucky and California to New York and Paris, Horse Heaven puts us among trainers and track brats, horse-obsessed girls, nervy jockeys, billionaire owners and restless wives. Here is the trainer of dazzling integrity and his opposite: a wicked prince of the tract, headed for still another swindle; here are the gamblers and hangers-on. And in an amazing feat of imagination, here are the magnificent Thoroughbreds themselves, from the filly orphaned at birth to the brown horse who always wins by a nose, a lovable “claimer” who passes from owner to owner on a heartwrenching journey down from the winner’s circle.
All the constant excitement of racing courses through a novel that opens up a fascinating world even as it moves us with its exploration of wanting, loving, and striving; of our mysterious bond with animals; and, above all, of our profound desire to connect-emotionally, sexually, spiritually-with each other.
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