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Anonymous
Posted July 17, 2005
don't bother
Although the writing is very expressive the story goes nowhere. The first half of the story is about dance and the way it makes you feel. The second half is about world politics. Neither theme is complete or forfilling.
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Anonymous
Posted June 17, 2005
Very Disappointing
As a dancer and avid book lover, I was very excited when I heard about this story. It quickly disappointed me with its unrealistic and drawn-out plot.
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Anonymous
Posted August 2, 2005
I loved this book
I just finished reading this book and had to share my thoughts. The experience was so vivid, I feel as if I just watched a really great movie. The characters, descriptions and world that it creates are so incredibly energetic and alive, I feel as though I know what each person looks like, feels like-how they smell, and taste. I feel like I know what it's like to make love to the passionate, sexy women of Mambo Pelligroso (and couldn't help fantasizing about Ms Chao while I was reading). The structure is unusual and risk-taking. Part screenplay, part character study, part political thriller. The amazing thing is that it all works. I was engaged from start to finish. It is obvious Ms Chao has not only done her homework on the world of Latin dance, but also lives and breathes it. I can only be grateful that she did all the heavy lifting so that I could enjoy the genius of a writer who has the capacity to immerse the reader in this fascinating world.
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