Hello Everyone and a warm welcome to you all. Earlier this summer I finished Suzie Carr’s The Dance. This book is the talk of the town so stop on by to see why.
“You can tell a lot about a person by the way she dances,”
Brooke from ‘The Dance’
Jacky is a dog whisperer who is very successful and loves her job. Her family relations are strong and family comes first. Jacky is sexually deprived which frustrates her. Although she tries, she has little success. She is quick to react and the tiger in her really emerges. She is stubborn and does not back down very easily. Despite this, she is a natural when it comes to the dogs and is able to get them to change their negative behavior.
A twist comes which totally changed the course of the story. The author clearly describes Jacky’s frustration and her thoughts about her desire to turn back time to the place where she felt complete. At the same time, she is forced to accept that some actions cannot be undone.
Brooke is a beekeeper who lives with her grandparents. Her entire life is bees and it shows in her calm manner. She hires Jacky because she cannot control her dog, a beautiful beagle who has been an asset to her life. The tone of her voice is gentle, which reached out to me. This character was an example of what a wise woman would be like, soft spoken, positive, and lives the life she wants the world to see.
Sophie is Jacky’s step daughter who lives with her. She is very intelligent and grounded and mature for her age. Her demeanor is very soft and peaceful. A decision changes the course of her life, making her a strong young woman. I was impressed by her determination for her long term vision. Her fearlessness shows the reader that nothing is impossible. It was beautiful watching this character develop.
However, Sophie is haunted by her past and ritualizes a strange memory that reminds her of why she is hurt. Will she ever escape her pain?
“Even her skin tickled as the light breeze blew in through the window, covering her in the romantic scent of a heartfelt high.”
Suzie Carr The Dance.
All of the characters are dynamic and complex. The players are so well described that you get a sense that they are actual living people. You will get into their heads and become aware of their desires and experiences.
The ‘mother-daughter’ relationship really takes hold right away. The emotion that both characters share set the tone in these greatly written scenes. It is easy to understand both sides to the story. Both of them lead the reader along, wondering about the when.
Many times I was educated on certain facts as I was reading. I picked up this book knowing nothing about bees and was actually a bit fearful of them. Here the author goes into great detail about the experiences the characters had when around bees. She visited a bee apiary for research, which is clearly seen in the story. I applaud her for being brave and going for it. Because of this, the characters are living the story instead of just playing along. By the time I finished the book I had a much better understanding about bees. They add greatly to the story and the reader can see the affect they have on the characters.
The author offers many words of wisdom throughout the story that will enhance your reading experience. You will feel your soul expand.
The author offers a sense of humor several times. It will have you laughing. The laughs are all in the right places and well thought out.
By the end of the story I felt like I had been on this incredible spiritual journey. Suzie is a very passionate and positive storyteller who will grab your heart. Plan your next free day for the ride and allow yourself to be swept away into the depths of your imagination.
Five Stars.
Until Next Time,
Lynn
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Great book, but then all of Suzue’s books are great.
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