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Perestroika In Paris
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
Perestroika in Paris is a 2020 novel in the magical realism genre. Its author is Jane Smiley, an American novelist with degrees in English Studies and a background in horseracing. The story follows Perestroika, a young horse who escapes her stall one night and ventures into the city of Paris. While there, she meets a cast of characters, including a frightened German Shepherd dog and an intellectual raven who help Perestroika learn what freedom means and find a sense of belonging. Through Perestroika’s journey, Smiley creates an allegory for human life that explores the significance of emotional bonds and poses significant philosophical questions.
Other works by this author include A Thousand Acres and Some Luck.
This guide refers to the 2020 hardcover edition published by Alfred A. Knopf Books.
Plot Summary
Perestroika, known as Paras, is a curious racehorse whose life is dedicated to racing. Her groomer, Rania, accidentally leaves Paras’s stall door open one night. Though she has no inclination to leave her racing life behind, Paras wants to see life outside. She exits her stall, takes Rania’s purse, and leaves the racetrack behind.
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