A review by valleylore
A Simple Story: Dancing for His Life by Leila Guerriero
4.0
i read this in one sitting and finished it just now at two in the morning and wow... i am in absolute awe.
guerriero’s writing ensures that you really do feel the pressure and pride that these malambistas carry with them day to day. there’s no escaping notice of just how much labour the men put into their dances, only to have it dashed as soon as they win.
for the life of me, i cannot fathom working that hard, that often for the chance to win something that would ensure i’d never get to partake in it again. it’s truly fascinating stuff.
rodolfo’s story is remarkable, and very touching.
guerriero’s writing ensures that you really do feel the pressure and pride that these malambistas carry with them day to day. there’s no escaping notice of just how much labour the men put into their dances, only to have it dashed as soon as they win.
for the life of me, i cannot fathom working that hard, that often for the chance to win something that would ensure i’d never get to partake in it again. it’s truly fascinating stuff.
rodolfo’s story is remarkable, and very touching.