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Call It Horses
Call It Horses
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Call It Horses is a 2019 Dzanc Prize for Fiction novel that follows three women on a road trip to Abiquiú and the desert of Georgia OKeeffe, exploring themes of liminality, motherhood, and fulfillment. The protagonist, Frankie, records the journey in letters to her aunt Mave, exposing the ruins of herself and her fellow passengers.
Format: Hardback
Publication date: 08 April 2021
Publisher: Dzanc Books
In the fading light of the 1980s, nestled within the quiet confines of small-town West Virginia, Call It Horses unfolds a captivating tale of three women, each with their unique struggles and destinies. Frankie, an orphan or perhaps a reluctant wife, finds herself navigating a complex web of relationships and emotions. Mave, an autodidact or the town pariah, possesses a thirst for knowledge that often sets her apart. Nan, an artist or the town whore, grapples with the societal expectations placed upon her. Together, accompanied by a loyal hound, they embark on a daring road trip, seeking solace and a fresh perspective in the vast expanse of Abiquiú and the desert landscapes painted by Georgia OKeeffe.
Frankie, through a series of letters addressed to her aunt Mave's deceased lover, Ruth, a linguist, delves into the intricacies of her own life and the intricate relationship she shares with Mave. As she unfolds her story, Frankie gradually reveals the fragments of herself and her fellow passengers, exposing the complexities of their experiences—the things that haunt them, the tragedies that have cut short their lives, and the unrealized dreams that have remained unfulfilled. With a rich and evocative prose style, Frankie paints a vivid portrait of liminality, a state where a woman stands on the cusp of motherhood, fulfillment, and love.
Through her letters, Frankie not only shares her journey with Ruth but also with herself, offering a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. Call It Horses is a testament to the power of storytelling, as it weaves together the lives of these three women and explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a book that will leave readers deeply moved, contemplating the complexities of human existence and the transformative power of empathy.
Weight: 412g
Dimension: 147 x 223 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950539253
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