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372 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526617361
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 06 August 2020
Dancer by Colum McCann is a captivating read for readers who appreciate rich, character-driven storytelling, nuanced explorations of the human experience, and the intersection of art, identity, and politics, particularly those with a deep interest in dance, LGBTQ+ culture, and historical fiction.
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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 h...
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emotional: 76%
reflective: 76%
inspiring: 42%
sad: 42%
informative: 38%
challenging: 28%
dark: 23%
tense: 19%
adventurous: 14%
hopeful: 9%
funny: 4%
mysterious: 4%
relaxing: 4%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia372 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526617361
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 06 August 2020
Dancer by Colum McCann is a captivating read for readers who appreciate rich, character-driven storytelling, nuanced explorations of the human experience, and the intersection of art, identity, and politics, particularly those with a deep interest in dance, LGBTQ+ culture, and historical fiction.
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 h...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 76%
reflective: 76%
inspiring: 42%
sad: 42%
informative: 38%
challenging: 28%
dark: 23%
tense: 19%
adventurous: 14%
hopeful: 9%
funny: 4%
mysterious: 4%
relaxing: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia