everthereader's review against another edition
This book was amazing. No words to describe it. It was so inspirational.
moon_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
elegyforthedream's review against another edition
5.0
it was amazing to see my culture represented through this book. it carried the grace of dance along veda's journey, and though I'm not a dancer, I felt deeply invigorated by veda's pain and inner peace. now I wish I hadn't given up my carnatic music class on my sixth year. this book spoke to my heart.. now what are you still doing here? read it!
vern_middle_90's review against another edition
i just grew away from it, may pick it up again
henvika's review against another edition
2.0
two stars for govinda
only two stars for lack of govinda
we need more govinda
only two stars for lack of govinda
we need more govinda
msvenner's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the author’s newer book, A Bridge Home, so much I sought out her others. While this was a beautiful book, it pales in comparison to the beauty of A Bridge Home. I’m sure my review is colored by that comparison.
I did enjoy the way the book exposed me to a kind of dance new to me and did so that I learned a lot without feeling like I was being taught. The spiritual elements of the dance were interesting and well described. I didn’t love the choice to write the book in verse. I usually love this style of writing but it seemed lacking here. It seemed more of a chore than a natural progression.
I did enjoy the way the book exposed me to a kind of dance new to me and did so that I learned a lot without feeling like I was being taught. The spiritual elements of the dance were interesting and well described. I didn’t love the choice to write the book in verse. I usually love this style of writing but it seemed lacking here. It seemed more of a chore than a natural progression.
jprisk724's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful story, made more beautiful because it is written in stanzas like poetry. So the story read like poetry and was just so real and soulful. Really enjoyed this book.
sydneyraereads's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
elegyforthedream's review against another edition
5.0
it was amazing to see my culture represented through this book. it carried the grace of dance along veda's journey, and though I'm not a dancer, I felt deeply invigorated by veda's pain and inner peace. now I wish I hadn't given up my carnatic music class on my sixth year. this book spoke to my heart.. now what are you still doing here? read it!
evajgrossi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5