Maggie Shipstead

Astonish Me

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ISBN 13:: 9780007525409
author:: Maggie Shipstead
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The Borough Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 13.1 x 2.4 x 20 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
Condition:: New
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Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead is a captivating novel about a young American dancer who helps a Soviet ballet star defect in 1975. A flash of fame and a passionate love affair follow, but the protagonist soon finds herself destined to remain in the shadows. As she navigates her new life, Joan comes to understand that ballet isn't finished with her yet. Shipstead's exquisitely written novel offers a glimpse into the demanding world of professional ballet and its magnetic hold over two generations. With elegant prose and a poignant insight into family drama and relationships, Astonish Me is a compelling read for anyone interested in the world of dance and the complexities of human connection.

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