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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
I was confused by the constant time shifts in the beginning, but the characters and plot really kept me engaged and wanting to finish this book as soon as possible.
The first half of the book I felt pretty luke warm about the storyline. I just missed any real build up and it was a slow read. Once I got halfway through however I couldn't put the book down. I loved how the book ended and the 2nd half of the book.
Happy Pub Day to The Ballerinas!
“If you don’t risk anything, you risk everything”
Dancers Delphine, Margaux, and Lindsay have spent their entire lives training and performing at the Paris Opera Ballet. Their friendship with one another and a shared passion for perfection binds them and propels them through the downright brutal world of the POB, in-spite of the unavoidable fact that they are each other’s direct competition.
Fourteen years ago, something happened which drove Delphine to abandon her coveted spot with the company. Now, returning to Paris to choreograph a new ballet, Delphine hopes she can pick things up right where she left them. But perhaps too much has changed, perhaps some secrets are too heavy to carry forever…
Alternating between the trio's adolescent years and the present day, The Ballerinas, while perhaps slow at the beginning, is an enjoyable read, rife with drama. And it’s especially perfect for anyone who grew up dreaming of being a Ballerina, has spent their life performing, or just wants to spend a little time in Paris
“If you don’t risk anything, you risk everything”
Dancers Delphine, Margaux, and Lindsay have spent their entire lives training and performing at the Paris Opera Ballet. Their friendship with one another and a shared passion for perfection binds them and propels them through the downright brutal world of the POB, in-spite of the unavoidable fact that they are each other’s direct competition.
Fourteen years ago, something happened which drove Delphine to abandon her coveted spot with the company. Now, returning to Paris to choreograph a new ballet, Delphine hopes she can pick things up right where she left them. But perhaps too much has changed, perhaps some secrets are too heavy to carry forever…
Alternating between the trio's adolescent years and the present day, The Ballerinas, while perhaps slow at the beginning, is an enjoyable read, rife with drama. And it’s especially perfect for anyone who grew up dreaming of being a Ballerina, has spent their life performing, or just wants to spend a little time in Paris
The main character was annoying to me. Slow reading at times.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
At first glance this is not a book I would be interested in. I’ve never been one of those girls obsessed with ballet or Paris, France. The writing was compelling, though, and I was intrigued to keep going the whole time. The first half of the book, the characters are absolutely insufferable. I’m ok with unlikeable characters, but goodness they were annoying! At about the 55% mark, the book takes a sharp turn and gets more serious. The characters start to really grow and realize their flaws while they deal with some heavy, serious stuff.
Overall it was an good read about female friendship (including the ugly sides of it) and was surprisingly feminist.
Overall it was an good read about female friendship (including the ugly sides of it) and was surprisingly feminist.
I'm so glad I read this book! I've been wanting to read it for a long time and I LOVED it! It was so good!