The Mare

In her most poignant work yet, Mary Gaitskill tells the story of 11-year-old Velveteen Vargas, a Dominican girl from Brooklyn who spends a transformative summer in upstate New York, where she is hosted by a couple grappling with their own challenges. As Velvet navigates her experiences with her new environment, including a life-changing connection to horses at a nearby stable, the narrative explores the evolving dynamics between her and the couple, Ginger and Paul. This powerful tale examines the intersections of race and socioeconomic backgrounds, inviting listeners into an original and striking journey of growth and understanding.