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| The Greyhound God (Western Literature Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Keith Lee Morris
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Category: Book
List Price: $23.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 750663
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 328
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.1
ISBN: 0874175550
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780874175554
ASIN: 0874175550
Publication Date: September 1, 2003
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Product Description
A restless man, obsessed with dog races, embarks on a cross-country journey leading to his Idaho hometown in this debut novel reminiscent of Catcher in the Rye. Luke Rivers is a part-time bartender and full-time gambler who dreams of scoring big at the dog races. He travels the greyhound circuit with his wife, Jenny, and their young son, Jake, until one morning he wakes up in a motel in Rapid City, South Dakota, to discover that Jenny has left him and taken Jake with her. Now, for the first time, Luke must confront himself-both the tragic family past that led him to gambling and the uncertain future that lies ahead-while coping with a bewildering present. "The Greyhound God" is the account of Rivers's anguished search for understanding and purpose.
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| Customer Reviews:
 I Am Trying to Break Your Heart November 20, 2003
Couldn't resist the musical reference, as it's apt for this amazing novel. Look: there are plenty of books out there -- thousands, in fact -- that seem more concerned with exhibiting the subtleties of craft than actually affecting the emotions of the reader. The Greyhound God ain't that kind of book. It's beautifully written, deeply felt, quite funny, but without one whit of post-modern "irony." I've read the book three times and each time I found myself entering into the world of Luke Rivers, the loss of his family, the tragedy that spurs this loss, his journey across America, and his strange, wonderful canine obsession. The book is one of those rare accomplishments -- a journey of self-discovery that feels real and revelatory. Readers deserve this kind of compassion. Period.
 A great literary work October 26, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For those who like literary novels, this is one of the best ones on the market right now. Great writing, great story by a talented new author. It's a novel that makes you think and makes you question. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and getting to know Luke Rivers. I can't wait till Keith Lee Morris comes out with another novel.
A great literary work October 26, 2003
For those who like literary novels, this is one of the best ones on the market right now. Great writing, great story by a talented new author. It's a novel that makes you think and makes you question. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and getting to know Luke Rivers. I can't wait till Keith Lee Morris comes out with another novel.
First novel...Talented writer October 15, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great book by a new author. The Greyhound Gods vivid language creates a gripping story of the struggle for self-discovery by Luke Rivers,it's main character. Luke searches for meaningful answers in his world beset by huge questions. A real page-turner that will hold you to the end.
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