Kick the Latch

Name: Kick the Latch
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781914198250
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By Kathryn Scanlan

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In Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan, the narrative unfolds through the lens of a woman named Sonia, who recounts her life story shaped around the world of horse racing. Drawing from real-life interviews, the book captures the nuances of the gritty and often harsh reality of the racetrack, offering intimate glimpses into Sonia's personal and professional experiences in a unique, fragmented style. The story delves into themes of resilience and passion as it chronicles the triumphs and trials experienced within this distinctive slice of life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by unique, real-life stories captured in a novel form. It delves into the life of a tough and resilient woman working in the challenging world of horse racing. It's a deeply authentic narrative that offers a rare glimpse into the grit and passion behind the scenes.

Kick the Latch

'Scanlan can make a sentence do the work of apage.' - Chris Power

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'...a chiselled little gem about a horse trainer called Sonia...told in her unforgettably downbeat voice. Such poise and economy - I can't remember a novel about work that's impressed me so.' - Tim Winton

Based on transcribed interviews with a former racehorse trainer from Iowa, Kick the Latch is a stunning work of fiction that investigates form, authenticity, and idiosyncratic speech.

This is a patient and attentive exercise in radical listening, whittled, shaped, and reimagined to tell the story of one woman's fine, hard, pungent life at the racetrack in 100 tough, side-of-the-mouth nuggets.

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Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan offers an intimate depiction of life within the racing world, inspired by real-life trainer Sonia. Through minimalistic prose, the novel paints a vivid picture of the grit and passion in this unique subculture, resonating with readers for both its authenticity and emotional depth. Reviewers have praised Scanlan's ability to evoke the essence of Sonia's experiences, creating a narrative that's both poignant and enlightening.

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ISBN: 9781914198250

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

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Pages: 96

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About the Author

Kathryn Scanlan is the author of The Dominant Animal andlives in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in NOON,Granta and The Paris Review. She has degrees in painting,writing and English from the University of Iowa and theSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her debut novel,AUG 9-FOG, a literary adaptation of a found diary, waspublished by FSG in 2019.

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