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Don't Skip Out on Me

By Willy Vlautin
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Don't Skip Out on Me by Willy Vlautin follows the story of Horace Hopper, a young man who leaves his Nevada farm with dreams of becoming a professional boxer. Determined to prove himself, he embarks on a journey through the American Southwest, struggling with issues of identity and the pull of his past. The novel delves into themes of aspirations, belonging, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
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This novel may appeal to you if you're drawn to poignant, character-driven narratives that explore themes of identity, dreams, and the struggle for redemption. With richly developed characters and evocative prose, the story offers a compelling look at a young man's journey to find his place in the world, set against the backdrop of the American West.

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First novel in four years from the much-loved Willy Vlautin, of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines.

First novel in four years from the much-loved Willy Vlautin, of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines. The paperback edition follows the cinema release of his IMPAC Prize shortlisted novel Lean on Pete.

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Meet Horace Hopper, a twenty-one-year-old farm hand in Tonopah, Nevada, who works for Mr Reece and his wife, the nearest thing he's had to family in years.

But Horace, half-white half-Paiute Indian, dreams of bigger things. Leaving behind the farm and its fragile stability, he heads South to re-invent himself as the Mexican boxer Hector Hidalgo. Slowly, painfully, the possibility emerges that his dreams might not just be the delusions of a lost soul. But at what cost, and what of those he's left behind?

Exploring the fringes of contemporary America, Don't Skip Out on Me is an extraordinary work of compassion—a novel about the need for human connection and understanding—and essential reading, now more than ever.

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Don't Skip Out on Me by Willy Vlautin has been praised for its poignant storytelling and profound character development. Readers have noted the novel's emotional depth, highlighting the author's ability to portray the struggles and desires of the protagonist, Horace Hopper. The backdrop of the American West adds a unique dimension, enhancing the tale with its vivid landscapes and capturing the essence of loneliness and aspiration. The book is often described as a moving exploration of identity and ambition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571301652

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 304

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Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Sports Willy Vlautin

About the Author

Willy Vlautin is the prize-winning author of four acclaimed novels, The Motel Life, Northline, Lean on Pete, which was shortlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and The Free. He is also the frontman of the band Richmond Fontaine, whose many albums include Post to Wire, and more recently founded The Delines. Andrew Haigh's film of Lean on Pete was released in Australia in late 2018.

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