“Isn’t there something I can talk about that won’t remind you that you wish you were dead?’ I asked. ‘No,’ she said.”
Quote by Horace McCoy
Work
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
This novel delves into the lives of contestants in a grueling dance marathon during the Great Depression, using the extreme competition as a lens to examine the desperation and dehumanization of the time. more
Author
Horace McCoy
Horace McCoy was an American writer known for his profound depiction of the poverty-stricken life in the American Midwest. His works often focused on the lives of the socially marginalized, particularly those struggling to survive during the Great Depression of the 20th century. His most famous work, 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?', received widespread acclaim for its insightful portrayal of social reality. more
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