LitPick Review
When seventeen-year-old Marta finally enters the world of professional ballet in 1957, it is not what she expects. And when she walks in late without her clothes or bags because the train lost them, Madame Cosper, from the Intermountain Ballet Company, seems to hate her from the start. Despite her many setbacks, she befriends two fellow dancers as well as gets herself into a deeply complicated yet fun relationship with a college reporter. As her friendships grow and her life becomes dramatic, can she stay on track and continue to dance safely and keep her boyfriend from leaving her? Read more in Paddy Eger's 84 Ribbons.
Opinion:
I found this book intriguing, but it was slow at times. There was no clear rise and fall of the plot, however, there were a number of small conflicts and confrontations that kept the story moving forward. The characters were very well developed and continued to surprise me throughout the story. There was some underlying suspense, which made up for the lack of plot. I found the amount of detail put into the story fantastic, and I gained a whole new understanding and respect for what it takes to be a dancer.
