Lean On Pete by Willy Vlautin

Lean On Pete by Willy Vlautin

Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson yearns for stability in his transient life. In Lean On Pete, he finds solace in a neglected racehorse, an unlikely friend in a world that's offered him little kindness. When Charley's already precarious life takes a devastating turn, he and Pete set out on a perilous journey across the American West, searching for a place to call home and confronting the harsh realities of loneliness.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Willy Vlautin's prose is starkly beautiful, painting a vivid picture of the American landscape and the quiet desperation of forgotten lives. Lean On Pete doesn't shy away from hardship; instead, it finds hope in unexpected connections. Experience a story of survival, resilience, and the power of unlikely friendships.