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A review by niionatan01
Dancer from the Dance by Andrew Holleran
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
‘dancer from the dance’ is an intoxicating tale of homosexuality in 1970s new york through the focus of malone. malone is the handsome and enchanting gay man who’s short queer life is put on display in this novel.
it is a novel of doomed romance, of hidden despair, of shame, of loneliness and isolation. a lot of stories focus on growth and positive change within its main characters, but you witness malone devolve and become just another part of the cities queer culture. it’s an interesting approach and one that certainly makes this book standout. not to mention it’s so beautifully written. this story is before the aids epidemic which has dominated a lot of modern queer literature for obvious reasons, but exploring the queer subculture in new york before the devastation is such an incredible experience.
it is a novel of doomed romance, of hidden despair, of shame, of loneliness and isolation. a lot of stories focus on growth and positive change within its main characters, but you witness malone devolve and become just another part of the cities queer culture. it’s an interesting approach and one that certainly makes this book standout. not to mention it’s so beautifully written. this story is before the aids epidemic which has dominated a lot of modern queer literature for obvious reasons, but exploring the queer subculture in new york before the devastation is such an incredible experience.