The Splendor Falls, in my opinion, is a really great book. It blends sarcastic humor and nostalgic emotion and loss of sanity into one book without making the plot too patchy and confusing.
The Splendor Falls is not just a book about a torn ballerina, as most non-dancers would find that very uninteresting. In fact, while it does make her past more interesting, it doesnt play much of a part in the rollercoaster-like plot. The bigger idea is in Alabama itself, stuck in the Civil-War era where Sylvie's ancestors had produced drama of their own.
I found this book very interesting, and I think that you will, too.
I'm a non-dancer and I found this recommendation interesting! However, I never found the guts to kill my feet with a pair of pointe shoes. This book is going on my reading list! Thanks for the suggestion Kathy!
ReplyDeleteI like how you admitted that books centered on dance aren't interesting to people who don't dance, and how you made sure future readers know that the book isn't just about dance. Good job!
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