lizmissaci

Indian Mound Downs is the setting for this book about the sordid side of backwoods horse-racing. In this underworld setting, the only purity to be found is in the horses themselves and in the characters' passion for them. Gordon's use of point of view to develop each character is effective, but I found this book difficult to get into at first. As the horse-track slang becomes familiar and the descriptions of horse races begin, the pace of the book begins to pull you along. But just as I began to identify with the varied characters, their world (and my enjoyment of the book) began to unravel. I enjoyed the read, but I don't think I will be seeking out more of Gordon's work.

2023-07-03 23:29