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242 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555974275
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Training horses is dangerous--a head-to-head confrontation with a 1,000 pounds of muscle and little sense takes courage, but more importantly patience and smarts. It is these same qualities that allow John and his uncle Gus to live in the beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 68%
tense 62%
dark 43%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 18%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Hate crime, Gun violence, Death
242 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555974275
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Training horses is dangerous--a head-to-head confrontation with a 1,000 pounds of muscle and little sense takes courage, but more importantly patience and smarts. It is these same qualities that allow John and his uncle Gus to live in the beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 68%
tense 62%
dark 43%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 18%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Hate crime, Gun violence, Death