Matt Thorne

Riding high

Mary Gaitskill’s redemptive novel of horses, country living and two characters desperate for affection brings much welcome fresh air

issue 23 July 2016

  • The Mare

    Mary Gaitskill

    Serpent’s Tail, pp. 441

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