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Book Review of Horse Heaven

Horse Heaven
Horse Heaven
Author: Jane Smiley
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Racing's eclectic mix of classes and personalities provides Smiley with fertile soin. Expertly juggling storylines, she investigates the sexual, social, psychological, and spiritual problems of wealthy owners, working-class bettors, trainers on the edge of financial ruin and in a typically bold move, horses.