Dancer by Colum McCann

Dancer

Colum McCann

372 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 473 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

4% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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