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One Dance In Paris |
Author: Julia Holden
Published: 2007-07-03 |
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 Beautiful & Self-Enlightening...the Classic Tale of Self-Discovery -- with a Twist
This novel has a casual and very easy flow to it, which only serves to enwrap the reader even further into its depths. I didn't want it to end; the ending was intense and dramatic -- perfect. Both romantic and bitter-sweet. You feel as if you're in Lindy Stone's shoes and begin to contemplate your own being. This is one novel that I'll be rereading a number of times!
Didn't Want it To End........
Okay, so yes, I'm a confirmed Francophile and yes, I'm originally from the Boston area (the main character is from Somerville, Mass.)....so it could be said that might be two reasons why I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! But it was much more than that.
The story grabbed me from the first page and never let go. When I got to the end, I just hated that it was over.
Written with excellent prose and lots of humor, the character development was superb. I felt like I was right there behind Lindy's shoulder during her entire journey to Vegas and then on to Paris.
But the plot....I thought it was excellent. Very clever and it moved along at a great pace. The characters and plot both were extremely believable.
I really would have given this book a TEN. It's been ages since I enjoyed a story so much, so therefore, I've just ordered Holden's debut novel, A Dangerous Dress.
If you're a Francophile or not....I highly recommend this one!
 A Dangerous -- One Dance In Paris -- Dress
Déjà vu...
This story is disenchanting from beginning to end. Upon reading the other reviews I thought the basic premise sounded decent enough, but two books need more than just one premise. I found few redeeming qualities in them. They are complex stories-within-stories with way too many plot twists and turns. I was very disappointed in all aspects.
In 'A Dangerous Dress' as in 'One Dance In Paris', both of the female characters find out about themselves and their past through the search/discovery of a dress -- the latter with an ugly duckling twist. The concept of a dress from your past having answers is okay, but this is the second such book now, come on.
In short -- if you really still care -- I did not enjoy this book.
 Enjoyable
If you read and enjoyed Holden's other novel, A Dangerous Dress, then you'll probably enjoy this book as well. There are remarkable similarities to A Dangerous Dress - both of the female characters find out more about themselves and their past through the discovery/search for a dress. In this story, Linda Stone is painted as a bit of a loser - she's an upper 20s female who lives at home with her aging father, and works as a waitress. She sleeps in every day until about noon, and doesn't seem to have much ambition to do anything with her life. She hasn't travelled anywhere outside of Somerville, MA and that doesn't look to be changing anytime soon. Until... she receives a package in the mail that is directly tired to her mother. Linda's mother died when she was a young girl so, in an effort to find out more about her, Linda traces the package to Las Vegas and, eventually, Paris. The journey for answers about her mother puts Linda in some pretty funny circumstances and especially interesting are the personalities she meets along the way. For me, that was the most enjoyable part - meeting all the different people in the story who have information about Linda's past. The book is definitely worthwhile to read, although it would be great if the author would diversify a bit with her next novel. The concept of a dress from your past having answers is pretty unique, but this is the second such book now...
4 stars
Being skinny and tall has made Linda Stone feel geeky and gawky for her entire life. She has also harbored resentments towards her mother because her mother effectively "abandoned" her by dying. Then, Linda is sent a picture of her mother wearing an elegant dress, looking gorgeous, and bearing a striking resemblance to Linda herself. This sends her on a quest to discover who her mother really was and perhaps find out who she herself is in the process. The striking resemblance turns out to be all too true, as her initial contacts first drop their drinks then slap Linda for inadvertantly insulting her mother's memory. The quest moves from America to Paris where Linda learns her mother was a legend at the Folies Bergere and where she meets the men who adored the late woman. She also meets one who might adore her, if she can bring herself to trust him. Trusting herself is perhaps a bigger issue as she contemplates recreating her mother's show. What is the best choice that will help her be true to herself?
**** The best word for the story of Linda's inner quest is quirkly. She is an amiable narrator whom you cannot help but like, and the people she encounters are most unusual. Her questions are ones that most everyone will have to face at some time, in some form, though perhaps not in such a colorful manner. ****
Amanda Killgore
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