Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead
Astonish Me
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Maggie Shipstead
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Astonish Me

Maggie Shipstead

274 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally layered family dramas interwoven with the intense, competitive world of the arts, exploring themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the lingering impact of past choices.

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From the prize-winning author of Seating Arrangements comes an exquisitely written, fiercely compelling glimpse into the demanding world of professional ballet and its magnetic hold over two generations.Astonish Me is the irresistible story of Joa...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 2,471 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

reflective: 71%

sad: 36%

tense: 20%

dark: 18%

challenging: 17%

mysterious: 16%

hopeful: 14%

inspiring: 12%

informative: 8%

adventurous: 5%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

67% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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