It is a book about the horses we chase—whether they are actual racehorses, lost lovers, or the elusive promise of freedom. By the final page, you will feel the salt spray of the Pacific and the hot neon buzz of Fremont Street.
The novel utilizes historical slang, gambling jargon (such as handicapping , touts , and vig ), and mid-century military terminology. Digital e-readers allow you to look up these specialized terms instantly with a built-in dictionary. On Swift Horses by Shannon Pufahl EPUB
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As the story progresses, the narrative fractures into two distinct but thematically intertwined journeys. Muriel, feeling the suffocating weight of her new domestic life, begins to frequent the racetrack. There, amidst the dust and the odds, she discovers a passion for gambling and a connection to a world where risk is the only currency that matters. Simultaneously, Julius flees to Las Vegas, taking a job as a waiter in a casino. In the neon-lit desert, he enters a clandestine relationship with a male coworker, Henry, stepping into a queer subculture that is as dangerous as it is liberating. It is a book about the horses we