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adgottwald's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emmasnothere's review against another edition
4.0
you’ve heard of horse girls and, now, i present you Ballet Girls with the caveat that artistry is tinged with much more complexities and nuances than four hooves.
the second half of this novel is gorgeous and heartbreaking. i was so sure that this read was going to be a solid 3/5 and nothing more, but once you hit the turning point/reveal of carlisle’s estrangement to robert… wow.
you kind of have everything here described through the lens of dance, particularly ballet, and the fluidity or lack thereof in those things—family, motherhood, womanhood, fatherhood, community, cities, love, careers, identity… the list goes on. and of course, spatial nostalgia plays a big role; it’s interesting to see how once carlisle and as a reader, we step into bank street and become keenly aware of its magical, but grieving qualities.
the second half of this novel is gorgeous and heartbreaking. i was so sure that this read was going to be a solid 3/5 and nothing more, but once you hit the turning point/reveal of carlisle’s estrangement to robert… wow.
you kind of have everything here described through the lens of dance, particularly ballet, and the fluidity or lack thereof in those things—family, motherhood, womanhood, fatherhood, community, cities, love, careers, identity… the list goes on. and of course, spatial nostalgia plays a big role; it’s interesting to see how once carlisle and as a reader, we step into bank street and become keenly aware of its magical, but grieving qualities.
crodgers90's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Terminal illness
ecarter18's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
you would think that a 270 page book wouldn't be a slog but the first half was a little slow
this seems like a book people write rhetorical analyses about. not mad about it. I just got off a fantasy kick so it felt kind of like a let-down 😂
overall, good book
this seems like a book people write rhetorical analyses about. not mad about it. I just got off a fantasy kick so it felt kind of like a let-down 😂
overall, good book
fmurray97's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
noshinbean's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Sexual content
jadynright's review
challenging
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
the concept was good in theory, but meg howrey did not execute it very well. and i wholeheartedly believe that it was because of the jumping around from LA to New York to Mexico
swamptoad's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
crying.
“All of that will happen, but for now…. Feel what I feel, see what I see, imagine what I imagine, remember what I remember.
A beautiful story about love in all forms - romantic, platonic, love of a sport, love for family.
“All of that will happen, but for now…. Feel what I feel, see what I see, imagine what I imagine, remember what I remember.
A beautiful story about love in all forms - romantic, platonic, love of a sport, love for family.