Kathryn Scanlan's work delves into the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of the psyche. Her distinctive style is marked by minimalist prose and a profound insight into her characters' inner lives. Scanlan masterfully uncovers the tensions and misunderstandings lurking beneath the surface of everyday interactions. She primarily crafts short fiction, expertly manipulating atmosphere and subtext to create resonant narratives.
Die packende Geschichte von Sonia, einer Frau in der Männerdomäne der Pferderennbahnen, zeigt ihren langen Weg zur Anerkennung als Pferdetrainerin. Trotz der Herausforderungen und der rauen Umgebung bleibt ihre besondere Verbindung zu den Pferden bestehen. Kathryn Scanlan hat aus Gesprächen mit Sonia einen bewegenden Roman geschaffen.
About one woman's fine, hard life at the racetrack, Kick the Latch-with its ruthless concision and artful mysteries-is lightning in a bottle
'Shh, said the surgeon. Over my face, his gloved hand hung - you could even say it twitched. Then, with two fingertips, he pushed the lids of my eyes shut. You've seen this move before - some man, overcome with shame, unable, for selfish reasons, to look at what he's done.'