“... Ennis was back on his feet and somehow, as a coat hanger is straightened to open a locked car and then bent again to its original shape, they torqued things almost to where they had been, for what they'd said was no news. Nothing ended, nothing began, nothing resolved.”
This novel delves into the emotional and physical connection between two men, Ennis and Jack, who meet while working on a remote ranch. Their relationship unfolds amidst the rugged landscape of the American West, challenging societal norms and their own expectations of love and commitment. more
Annie Proulx, born on August 22, 1935, is an American journalist and novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound portrayals of life in the American West. more
“The amount of perfume she had on was like a human sacrifice on Incense Night.”
“...as vivid and fabulous as a unicorn...”
“The light was going: some cloud cover arriving, as if summoned by drama.”
“His nostrils flared, he was breathing like a picadored bull.”