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A review by thecaffeinatedreader
The Ballet Lover by Barbara L. Baer
3.75
Geneva's dedication to her writing is great and I love that this turn into a grand love story, her focus is writing about dancing. She holds fast to her opinion even when others disagree and I think that the ending of the story was perfect for her considering the bond she has with her Aunt. Baer mixes in tidbits of historical ballet facts with a novella that focuses on two ballet dancers in particular. Nureyev and Makarova.
The MC is the journalist who captures the feeling of the dancers on stage, watching the progress of the two dancers throughout their careers. At the beginning of each chapter Baer gives us a snippet of performance and though it doesn't seem to add to the story itself as far as plot I feel it helps set the stage each time and those little snippets were my favorite part!
This is novella and not a fully fleshed-out book, so that expectation could be kept in mind before diving in. It can easily be read in one or two sittings and if you enjoy ballet history I would recommend this.
Thank you to Open Books for a chance to read a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
The MC is the journalist who captures the feeling of the dancers on stage, watching the progress of the two dancers throughout their careers. At the beginning of each chapter Baer gives us a snippet of performance and though it doesn't seem to add to the story itself as far as plot I feel it helps set the stage each time and those little snippets were my favorite part!
This is novella and not a fully fleshed-out book, so that expectation could be kept in mind before diving in. It can easily be read in one or two sittings and if you enjoy ballet history I would recommend this.
Thank you to Open Books for a chance to read a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.