Bring Back Ocher

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The early chapters of When two Feathers Fell From the Sky were really compelling.

The dives into the tiny pond, though not without danger and wonder for the outcomes, were convincingly and gently portrayed. Yet, there was a mounting tension for the future safety of the beautiful, talented and strong horse, Ocher.

With a chapter titled "The Last Dive," readers would still have hope that this was just before Two returned to the 101 ranch in Oklahoma from the Nashville Park and Zoo.

Given that many of us will not read an animal book without asking "Does the Dog Die?" and so skip it, this chapter and the horror of the earth opening up may make us wish we had passed up this one.

That decision became even more resolute with the very slowly evolving convoluted plot and cast of weirdly conflicting characters whose motives remained senseless or
cruel.