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maddieholmes 's review for:
The Ballerinas
by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
Finished up THE BALLERINAS by Rachel Kapelke-Dale and I had some mixed feelings about it. Thank you to #netgalley for access to the E-Book!
This story follows three friends who have trained to be ballerinas at the Paris Opera Ballet for their entire lives. Delphine’s return from a stint as a choreographer in St. Petersburg threatens to expose both new and old secrets.
This book was categorized as mystery/thriller but I don't know if that's where I would have landed it. It strikes me more as a slow burn type of book about an unravelling friendship. There were some intriguing moments and an exciting premise but almost all of the characters were completely self-absorbed. I got so mad at them I had to walk away from the book at times. I enjoyed the moments of critique, where Delphine would step back and examine what it means to perform, but even she herself admits that she's now forcing other dancers to break down their bodies to execute her vision. It’s not my favorite kind of book, but if you like character driven stories with complex relationships, this one is for you! It’s a fascinating take on the ballet world, available Dec 7, 2021!
This story follows three friends who have trained to be ballerinas at the Paris Opera Ballet for their entire lives. Delphine’s return from a stint as a choreographer in St. Petersburg threatens to expose both new and old secrets.
This book was categorized as mystery/thriller but I don't know if that's where I would have landed it. It strikes me more as a slow burn type of book about an unravelling friendship. There were some intriguing moments and an exciting premise but almost all of the characters were completely self-absorbed. I got so mad at them I had to walk away from the book at times. I enjoyed the moments of critique, where Delphine would step back and examine what it means to perform, but even she herself admits that she's now forcing other dancers to break down their bodies to execute her vision. It’s not my favorite kind of book, but if you like character driven stories with complex relationships, this one is for you! It’s a fascinating take on the ballet world, available Dec 7, 2021!