“Like Lean on Pete, this novel is named after a racehorse. The passion, ruthlessness, grit and grace of racetrack life are all on display in this thoroughly original and charismatic novel, which was a 2010 National Book Award winner. Each section centers on a different racehorse, while groomers, owners, trainers and other lost souls of the track carry on various human dramas around them. Gordon’s narrative voice is at once quirky and commanding. Fans of Water for Elephants may particularly enjoy this one. The paperback edition comes out in March.”—Laurie, Vashon Bookshop, Vashon Island, WA
Face Out
Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon
February 19, 2011