336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312423186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
Taking his inspiration from biographical facts, novelist Colum McCann tells the erotically charged story of the Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev through the cast of those who knew him: there is Anna Vasileva, Rudi's first ballet teacher, who rescues ...
Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
informative 37%
inspiring 37%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
challenging 12%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Average rating
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336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312423186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
Taking his inspiration from biographical facts, novelist Colum McCann tells the erotically charged story of the Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev through the cast of those who knew him: there is Anna Vasileva, Rudi's first ballet teacher, who rescues ...
Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
informative 37%
inspiring 37%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
challenging 12%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.