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Regardez-nous danser by Leïla Slimani

yasfalcon's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

janateresiinka's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.5

ramona_m's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0


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kristalovesparis's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.75

rosannajhunt's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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5.0

"Já quando a carregara na barriga, quando a bebé crescera dentro dela, Selma vivera a gravidez como uma maldição, um entrave à sua solidão. Os homens não conseguiam compreender tal coisa. Essa propensão dos outros para nos colonizarem por dentro. Esse desejo de se enterrarem em nós e de nos invadirem. Os fetos que crescem nas nossas entranhas. Os sexos que nos penetram e querem que sejamos o mais profundas possível, húmidas como uma selva tropical."

Este é o segundo volume da trilogia iniciada com o livro O País dos Outros. Passados largos anos, Amine conseguiu com que a quinta que tanto trabalhou para restaurar se tornasse rentável e enriqueceu. Mas no processo acabou por se diluir no meio de tanta riqueza. Mathilde continua a tratar dos doentes da quinta, mas sem qualquer perspectiva de ver a sua situação melhorar, continuando presa entre duas culturas diferentes, uma de liberdade, outra de repressão. Entretanto, os seus filhos cresceram; Selim não consegue decidir o que fazer da vida, sabendo, no entanto, que não quer seguir o caminho do pai. Aïcha, pelo contrário, partiu para a Europa e está no processo de se tornar uma médica notável. Mas a que custo?

Leïla Slimani volta a surpreender com este volume. Os seus comentários cáusticos sobre a repressão política ocorrida em Marrocos após a independência revelam-nos o quão horríveis foram os Anos de Chumbo neste país. Através de uma escrita límpida e fluída, embrenhamo-nos na urdidura desta família, aprendendo simultaneamente mais sobre o colonialismo francês e sobre a história deste país notável. Gostei particularmente do relato dos hippies numa das suas cidades costeiras!

Em suma, adorei este livro! Mal posso esperar para que seja editado o terceiro e final volume desta trilogia!

catsunshine's review against another edition

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3.0

— morocco

eunicek82's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

3.0

This is the 2nd book in this trilogy loosely based on Slimani’s own family. It’s a great exploration of the biracial experience in Morocco and reads almost like a family portrait. For me, the story’s meandering style made it hard for me to always stay interested. My favorite parts were when the focus was on the 2 main siblings. 

margaret21's review against another edition

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4.0

An intergenerational family saga set in Morocco during its period of turmoil as relationships with France deteriorate into violence and unrest. This is the second part of a trilogy whose first part I am yet to read, but this didn't interfere with my understanding and enjoyment of this book. It concerns Amine Belhaj, patriarchal father and serial womaniser, his unhappy Alsatian-born wife Mathilde and their children. There's bookish Aïcha, now studying medicine in Strasbourg, and the younger and academically-challenged Selim. Much of this book concerns the struggles of these two young people to find their place in this world of theirs, itself undergoing huge turmoil and change. As we watch their saga unfold over several years, we witness their own identity crisis and that of the country they call home. An engaging and illuminating story.

zouri's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-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