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
| ISBN: | 9780571384778 |
| Publication date: | 27th March 2025 |
| Author: | Willy Vlautin |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Music |
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 features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Music
The Horse is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Horse was written by Willy Vlautin and published by Faber & Faber
The Horse has 224 pages
£8.99