On Swift Horses By Shannon Pufahl Epub ((new))
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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. On Swift Horses by Shannon Pufahl EPUB
Julius’s journey in Las Vegas is a masterclass in atmospheric writing. The city is depicted as a mirage—a place where people go to reinvent themselves, but also a place where the law and societal norms loom large. His relationship with Henry is tender and fraught with danger. In the 1950s, being caught could mean the end of a life, or the end of life itself. Whether you are reading on a phone during
Shannon Pufahl’s debut novel, On Swift Horses , is a lyrical work of historical fiction set in the mid-1950s that explores themes of risk, repressed desire, and the search for identity in the American West. The story follows two main characters on divergent paths: Muriel, a restless newlywed in San Diego finding autonomy through gambling at the racetrack, and her brother-in-law Julius, a gay veteran navigating the underworld of Las Vegas. The novel is noted for its noir atmosphere and exploration of "queer lives" during an era often mythologized as a golden age but marked by deep bigotry and oppression. Amazon.com You will not regret the wager
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