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A review by zaiphon
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"There's your man"
In typical Rowell fashion, "Slow Dance" was able to make me feel something. And not just giddy, feet kicking romance. It also was raw, realistic, challenging, and beautifully flawed that I didn't want this to end.
Characters: If there is one thing Rowell is great at, it is characters. Shiloh and Cary felt tangible and real on page. All their flaws and the tense moments were relatable. Even side characters got their special moments and helped shaped the story.
Writing Style: POV shifts from present time and to "before" (Shiloh and Cary in their high school days). The shift to the before POV always popped up in just the right times in the story and I felt it truly added perspectives to the present time characters and their present time struggles. Most of Rowell's novels are strong on characters driving the story and "Slow Dance" is no different.
Overall - I may be biased in my rating because I always enjoy Rowell's novels. But, if you are looking for an adult romance that features strong character personalities, witty banter, the human experience(flaws and all), and "Carrie" by Europe(😊) - then I would absolutely recommend this one.
In typical Rowell fashion, "Slow Dance" was able to make me feel something. And not just giddy, feet kicking romance. It also was raw, realistic, challenging, and beautifully flawed that I didn't want this to end.
Characters: If there is one thing Rowell is great at, it is characters. Shiloh and Cary felt tangible and real on page. All their flaws and the tense moments were relatable. Even side characters got their special moments and helped shaped the story.
Writing Style: POV shifts from present time and to "before" (Shiloh and Cary in their high school days). The shift to the before POV always popped up in just the right times in the story and I felt it truly added perspectives to the present time characters and their present time struggles. Most of Rowell's novels are strong on characters driving the story and "Slow Dance" is no different.
Overall - I may be biased in my rating because I always enjoy Rowell's novels. But, if you are looking for an adult romance that features strong character personalities, witty banter, the human experience(flaws and all), and "Carrie" by Europe(😊) - then I would absolutely recommend this one.