The Horse Dancer, Jojo Moyes
The Horse Dancer, Jojo Moyes
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The Horse Dancer

Author: Jojo Moyes

Narrator: Fiona Hardingham

Unabridged: 16 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 04/11/2017

Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars and the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, a novel about a lost girl and her horse, the enduring strength of friendship, and how even the smallest choices can change everything
 
When Sarah’s grandfather gives her a beautiful horse named Boo—hoping that one day she’ll follow in his footsteps to join an elite French riding school, away from their gritty London neighborhood—she quietly trains in city’s parks and alleys. But then her grandfather falls ill, and Sarah must juggle horsemanship with school and hospital visits.
 
Natasha, a young lawyer, is reeling after her failed marriage: her professional judgment is being questioned, her new boyfriend is a let-down, and she’s forced to share her house with her charismatic ex-husband. Yet when the willful fourteen-year-old Sarah lands in her path, Natasha decides to take the girl under her wing.
 
But Sarah is keeping a secret—a secret that will change the lives of everyone involved forever.

About Jojo Moyes

English author, Pauline Sara Jo (Jojo) Moyes was born in London, England, UK in 1969. She grew up in London, attended London schools and colleges, then had a career in various writing venues. She still writes articles for The Daily Telegraph, but her Romantic Novel career began in 2002, with her first book, Sheltering Rain. She has won the Romantic Novel of the Year award twice.

Moyes novel, Me Before You, was one of the novels that garnered her the award mentioned above. It has sold more than 8 million copies across the world. In June of 2016, after it was adapted to film, Me Before You was released starring Sam Claflin of The Hunger Games, and Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones. Jojo wrote the screenplay. The adaptation was written by Michael H. Weber and Scott Neustadter.

Jojo Moyes currently lives on a Saffron Walden, Essex farm with her husband, Charles Arthur (who is a journalist), and their three children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosie on September 13, 2012

Finally a book which correctly describes my feeling and bond I have with my horse. I was lucky enough to have lessons with well known Classical Dressage instructor – and what JoJo has captured is so true and correct. Her acknowledgements dedicate this book to Mecca Harris a real life Sarah who was t......more

Goodreads review by Jonetta on November 14, 2017

Originally posted onThe Book Nympho I’m not a horse person but have always been fascinated by these magnificent animals and the people obsessed with them. One of the things that worked about this story is how you didn’t need to have background information to appreciate the world, conflicts and issue......more

Goodreads review by Belinda on August 07, 2018

4,25 sterren - Nederlandse paperback - Ik heb dyslexie - Een prachtig boek met hier en daar een tikje bitterheid. Ik heb dit boek met een lach een een traan gelezen. En de liefde voor paarden heb ik ook. En ook ik help jonge tieners geslagen door het leven. Voor mij dus heel herkenbaar. 🦋🍀🦋🍀🌺......more

Goodreads review by Nina on September 04, 2023

2023 Каквото и да кажа, вече се повтарям. Но удоволствието остава. 2020 Харесва ми да си препрочитам любими книги и автори. Винаги намирам нещо ново и интересно, което съм пропуснала . А някои от книгите на Джоджо Мойс са ми особено любими.И тази се превръща в една от тях. "Най-сладкият от всички звуци......more

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Praise for The Horse Dancer:

"Reading Jojo Moyes’s newest novel, The Horse Dancer, I had to keep reminding myself that I was not, in fact, reading Dickens. . . As a storyteller, Moyes again takes a note from Dickens, moving easily between several storylines, toggling between the past and the present, the urban and the rural, the domestic and the professional, with ease and confidence. . . Moyes’s vision of people lifted from despair by nothing more than love (and a little money) is nothing if not poignant." --Washington Post

“There's something in it everyone will love. . . The Horse Dancer is a heartfelt, gut-wrenching, emotional novel filled with moments of joy, excitement, and plenty of tears. In her signature style, Moyes has woven a complicated story about unforgettable characters you'll contemplate long after you finish reading. . . a multi-generational story that will tug at heart strings and leave everyone reaching for the tissues, and for a hug. Trust me, this is the kind of book you'll want to share with the ones you love." --Bustle

“Fans of Moyes (Paris for One and Other Stories, 2016, etc.) know what to expect from her books—big emotions, quirky characters, and a few tears—and this one delivers on all counts.” --Kirkus Reviews 

"With a touch of adventure, Moyes offers a lovely comment on the importance of discipline, love, and persistence in our relationships." --Booklist

“A tale brimming with tenderness and romance.” —Marie Claire (UK)
 
“An inspiring love story . . . Billy Elliot in jodhpurs.” —Daily Mail (London)
 
“A strikingly original tale which captivates from the first page.” —Daily Express (London)

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