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frantically 's review for:
The Ballerinas
by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The ballet aspect of this book — the techniques, the industry, the trauma the ballerinas face was researched with obvious love and diligence and was really the highlight of the book. The supposed feministic message (if it can be called that?) was like trying to swim through musky water and it wasn't a fun experience. The ending was just a tad too ridiculous and perfect for my taste.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Abortion, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Infertility, Pedophilia, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Medical content