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We Danced All Night: A Social Historyof Britain Between the Wars by Martin Pugh
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.75
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina by Georgina Pazcoguin
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The Broadway Musical: A Critical and Musical Survey, 2nd Edition by Joseph P. Swain
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet from the Rule of the Tsars to Today by Simon Morrison
informative
medium-paced
3.5
Women in Russian Theatre: The Actress in the Silver Age by Catherine Schuler
informative
slow-paced
3.5
A Life Well Danced: Maria Zybina's Russian Heritage Her Legacy of Classical Ballet and Character Dance Across Europe by Jane Gall Spooner
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
A well-researched biography of Maria Zybina written by a former student, which makes it all the more reflective. Not only does it shine light on a dancer who sadly hasn’t been as well-remembered as some contemporaries, although she deserves to be, it also details the vast circle of friends and associates that Zybina had. That brings the whole picture together and allows the reader to learn about ballet in Yugoslavia, a very interesting topic. A recommended read for anyone interested in ballet history
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Ghosts: Brought to Life by Simon Farnaby, Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75