Earth Dance by Oka Rusmini

Earth Dance

Oka Rusmini with Rani Ambyo (Translator), Thomas M. Hunter (Translator)

162 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction feminism challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Earth Dance tells the story of four generations of Balinese women with conflicts arising from the demands of the caste system and personal desires. Our narrator, Ida Ayu Telaga, reveals how Balinese women wish to be beautiful and ultimately, find ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 50%
dark 38%
tense 38%
informative 33%
sad 33%
challenging 27%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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