Customer Reviews

Orphan

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If you like feel good horse stories, this one's for you. And if you like quarter horses, especially racing quarter horses, this is REALLY for you. Enjoy!

A wonderful book that put your right in the Texas Panhandle and a look at Quarterhorse's and Quarterhorse racing. This is a feel good story with a good story line. I would suggest you don't start reading it with a "fixed" stopping time, your probably going to go over your limit! It's one you will certainly want to finish so that you can find out how it turns out! I can't wait to read his next book!

I enjoyed reading Orphan. I have a busy life, and intended to read one or two chapters a day, but Mr.Haines has a habit of making you want to know what happens next. I had to lose sleep to find out! A great story set in an area that still retains some of the flavor of the "old west".

A highly reccommended read. Dr. Haines obviously did detailed research on the locations of the settings and culture of the characters. The subplots are interwoven skillfully with main theme of the story. The story flows smoothly from beginning to end. As such it can be fully enjoyed at one sitting. --- Ralph Helper

I read Harry's book, Orphan, in 2 days. It was delightful book of horses, horse racing, and dealing with a family disease. Animals always make a great read for anyone. When you add family love and humor it's a keeper. I will also say that the print was a decent size for me to read with ease as these arms aren't long enough nor the glasses strong enough for some of the teeny tiny print some books have.

Orphan is a well researched story about a young thoroughbred and his journey. It is a great read, and you will do yourself a favor to read this book by Harry Haines.

Scott Williams

I found Orphan to be a very interesting book that was hard to put down - in fact it was hard to find a place to stop reading. I recommend it for those people who want to enjoy a warm, moving, and realistic story that has wholesome values. The story focuses on its characters and the simple beauty of the Texas Panhandle without being maudlin.

I await Dr. Haines next novel to be published and look forward to reading it, too.