272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307962911
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 April 2014
Description
From the author of the widely acclaimed debut novel "Seating Arrangements," winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize: a gorgeously written, fiercely compelling glimpse into the passionate, political world of professional ballet and its magnetic hold over ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,011 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 39%
dark 28%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 39%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 42% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, Body shamingModerate
Drug use, Eating disorder, InfidelityMinor
Infertility
272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307962911
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 April 2014
Description
From the author of the widely acclaimed debut novel "Seating Arrangements," winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize: a gorgeously written, fiercely compelling glimpse into the passionate, political world of professional ballet and its magnetic hold over ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,011 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 39%
dark 28%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 39%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 42% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, Body shamingModerate
Drug use, Eating disorder, InfidelityMinor
Infertility