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The Work of Wolves

Kent Meyers
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The Work of Wolves

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Kent Meyers

The Work of Wolves

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

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

South Dakota • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Work of Wolves by Kent Meyers is a psychological fiction set in rural South Dakota, following Carson Fielding, an aspiring horse trainer whose romantic entanglement with a married woman leads her husband, Magnus Yarborough, to abuse her horses. Carson, along with characters Earl Walks Alone, Willi, and Ted Kills Many, work together to save the horses, addressing themes of moral vs. legal dilemmas, cultural identity, and individual transformation. The book contains depictions of animal abuse.

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Challenging

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,464 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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The Work of Wolves by Kent Meyers intricately explores themes of power, loyalty, and rural struggle in South Dakota. Critics praise its compelling characters and evocative prose, though some find its pacing uneven. Meyers' portrayal of the harsh landscape and moral dilemmas resonate deeply, making it a thought-provoking read despite occasional narrative lulls.

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Who Should Read The Work of Wolves?

Fans of emotionally resonant tales like The Horse Whisperer and Peace Like a River will relish The Work of Wolves by Kent Meyers. This novel's readers appreciate character-driven stories, rural American settings, and themes of justice, friendship, and the human-animal bond. Great for those who enjoy profound, thought-provoking narratives.

4.1

1,464 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

South Dakota • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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