They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Hardcover - USA.

Author Horace McCoy Published 1935-??-?? Type Fiction Genre Drama Themes Drama Age Group Adult

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a novel written by Horace McCoy and first published in 1935.

It is a depressing tale about a 1930s couple trying to win a dance marathon contest. The clinically depressed Gloria convinces average guy Robert to be her partner, in an attempt to get into the pictures with the prize money, but she's unable to pretend she doesn't hate the world or herself, and Robert has a hard time coping with her. The book was also made into a film.

Personal

Own?	Paperback.
Read?	Paperback.
Finished	2014.

My friend Jackie really loved this book and film. I watched the film with her and liked it, then, when she was selling some of her old books, I found a copy of this in her pile and expressed an interest in reading it. She gave me the book, and I read it, and enjoyed it also.

Review

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Media

Covers

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  Paperback, Midnight Classics.

Videos

Review - Rebeccah Giltrow.

Representation

Strong female character?	Pass
Bechdel test?	Unknown
Strong person of color character?	Fail
Queer character?	Fail

Culture

• Episode 7-3 of Bob's Burgers is called "The Serve Horses, Don't They?"

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