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Stanley Gordon West

Blind Your Ponies

Stanley Gordon WestFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Stanley Gordon West

Blind Your Ponies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

574

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Willow Creek, Montana • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Stanley Gordon West's novel Blind Your Ponies, high school basketball coach Sam Pickett grapples with past trauma in the small town of Willow Creek, Montana. Coaching the underdog basketball team, Sam uses his experiences to inspire and uplift the players, leading them to unexpected success and learning to move forward in life. This novel addresses the impact of a mass shooting, sexual assault, domestic abuse, alcohol addiction, and ableism.

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,929 ratings

79%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West is praised for its heartfelt narrative, compelling small-town setting, and well-developed characters. Critics appreciate the story’s uplifting themes and sense of community. However, some feel the pacing is slow and certain plot points predictable. Overall, it’s seen as a touching and inspiring read despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blind Your Ponies?

Fans of heartwarming, underdog stories like The Art of Racing in the Rain or The Secret Life of Bees will relish Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy tales of resilience, community, and triumph against the odds in a small-town setting.

4.3

6,929 ratings

79%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

574

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Willow Creek, Montana • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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