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A review by memull17
Last Dance on the Starlight Pier by Sarah Bird
3.0
The cover and the location of Last Dance on the Starlight Pier drew me to the story initially. I live about 30 miles from Galveston so I was really interested to read a story set there and to learn more about its history. From reading this book I learned so much about the dance/entertainment culture during the 20s & 30s.
Evie had a difficult childhood growing up a dancer in the vaudeville circuit with an unpleasant mother. Her aspirations to become a nurse and help those in need was really inspiring. By becoming a nurse in the dance marathon world she connected the two parts of her life together and found purpose. The other dancers Evie met were all unique and one particular dancer held a special place in Evie’s heart, Zave.
I was not expecting Zave’s storyline but appreciated its inclusion and the light it shined on the era of the time. I would have liked more of his story and felt it didn’t receive enough attention since it was introduced later on. The connection Evie and Zave share is special and meaningful because of their connections to Evie’s late father.
This is a lengthy read that tells a touching story about one girl’s dreams to become a nurse and make a difference. Her path was not straight; it ebbed and flowed like the dancers she looked after but the end result will leave you in awe.
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
Evie had a difficult childhood growing up a dancer in the vaudeville circuit with an unpleasant mother. Her aspirations to become a nurse and help those in need was really inspiring. By becoming a nurse in the dance marathon world she connected the two parts of her life together and found purpose. The other dancers Evie met were all unique and one particular dancer held a special place in Evie’s heart, Zave.
I was not expecting Zave’s storyline but appreciated its inclusion and the light it shined on the era of the time. I would have liked more of his story and felt it didn’t receive enough attention since it was introduced later on. The connection Evie and Zave share is special and meaningful because of their connections to Evie’s late father.
This is a lengthy read that tells a touching story about one girl’s dreams to become a nurse and make a difference. Her path was not straight; it ebbed and flowed like the dancers she looked after but the end result will leave you in awe.
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.