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The Horse Dancer [Kindle Edition]

Jojo Moyes (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews) |
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'A small-life-big-dreams weepie that'll have you snivelling ecstatically into your cocoa' (Daily Mail on THE HORSE DANCER )

'A tear-inducing but ultimately uplifting story, with a narrative that zips along faster than a cantering horse'

(Sunday Express on THE HORSE DANCER )

'A strikingly original tale which captivates from the first page . . . There are all sorts of unusual touches in this magical novel . . . [Moyes] creates a cast of very believable and sympathetic characters and maintains the tension throughout.'

(Daily Express on THE HORSE DANCER )

'captivating' (Good Housekeeping )

'A tale brimming with tenderness and romance' (Marie Claire on THE HORSE DANCER )

'Moving . . . A gripping read from the author of THE SHIP OF BRIDES' (Sainsbury's magazine on THE HORSE DANCER )

'An engaging and moving tale of love and loss, bravery and the determination to beat the odds' (Choice magazine on THE HORSE DANCER )

'Moyes is a romantic, and there is a gloriously happy ending, but the story is also surprising and genuinely moving' (The Times on SILVER BAY )

'Irresistible'

(Daily Express on THE SHIP OF BRIDES )

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'An inspiring love story ... Billy Elliot in jodhpurs' -- Daily Mail on THE HORSE DANCER 'A strikingly original tale which captivates from the first page' -- Daily Express on THE HORSE DANCER 'A tale brimming with tenderness and romance' -- Marie Claire on THE HORSE DANCER 'Tender, touching and truly original, it's a wonderful tale of love and loss' -- Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller 'A touching and intelligent novel inspiring hope amid tragedy' -- Daily Express 'An emotional, wonderfully original story with unforgettable characters' -- Daily Record on THE HORSE DANCER 'An engaging and moving tale of love and loss, bravery and the determination to beat the odds' -- Choice magazine on THE HORSE DANCER 'Moyes is a romantic, and there is a gloriously happy ending, but the story is also surprising and genuinely moving' -- The Times on SILVER BAY 'Wonderfully romantic and moving.' -- Daily Mail on THE SHIP OF BRIDES 'Fascinating read ... not only is THE SHIP OF BRIDES utterly compelling, it's educational. In a good way' -- Heat on THE SHIP OF BRIDES 20050618 'Engaging and poignant' -- Glasgow Herald on THE SHIP OF BRIDES 20050611 'Irresistible' -- Daily Express on THE SHIP OF BRIDES 20050611
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Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 587 KB
  • Print Length: 532 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0340961600
  • Publisher: Hodder (29 April 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003LPV11I
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,236 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By J. Cronin VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
The photo of the rearing horse and barefoot rider on the cover gave me some thought for pause as I wondered if I had received a young adult novel. However, I was quickly drawn into this tale of modern relationships.

Natasha is a successful London solicitor advocate in the process of getting divorced from her husband Mac. A series of miscarriages have driven a wedge between them and recent cases at work have left her distrusting her judgement.

Sarah is a young teenager living in a London council estate with her elderly grandfather, Henri Lachapelle. In an effort to protect his granddaughter from the crime that surrounds then, Henri has taught his granddaughter all he knows about Le Cadre Noir, an exclusive French riding school, dedicated to the finest horsemanship. Not only that, but he bought a horse for Sarah. Not any old pony, but a fantastic Selle Francaise called Boo.

The paths of these two speparate women entwine when Henri suffers a dehabilitating stroke, leaving Sarah to fend for herself. It's a bit of a cliched tale, but the lonely women and the hurt and angry teenager help each other to feel more human again.

This book surpassed my expectations. Moyes has a deft touch for human relationships. It is a romantic story and has the expected happy ending, but somehow it is also more. It is an interesting look at the disintegration of a marriage under the pressure of repeated miscarriages and the failure of the system to care for lonely teenagers. Highly recommended reading.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A great read 25 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great read! I picked it up to occupy a few minutes one morning and three hours later was still engrossed. A few bits of the story line are faintly improbable, but you forgive that in the sheer enjoyment of reading a really good and well-told story. I've kept my copy here and will probably read it again, I enjoyed it so much.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is absolutely great. It follows an emotional story of trust, faith and ambition. A totally unstoppable read which I couldn't put down. The relationship between girl, horse and her grandfather leaps from the pages - a rollercoaster of hope and anticipation.
An unmissable read - thoroughly recommended (but keep the tissues handy!)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very pleasantly surprised
I had read and really enjoyed all of Jojo Moyes' other books but put this one off thinking that the theme wasn't really me. However, I loved this book, just like the others. Read more
Published 3 days ago by A. Lawson
Not her best work
Having read 'The Peacock Emporium' (not bad) and 'Me Before You' (very good) and enjoyed both by Jojo Moyes, especially the latter, I was excited to read 'The Horse Dancer'. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Pebblegem
Another Amazing book by Jojo.
Having read Silver Bay and the Ship of Brides and Me Before You, I didn't think that a Jojo book could let me down. The Horse Dancer met all my expectations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jez
THE HORSE DANCER
Have read all of Jo Jo Moyes, this being the last one which i read in under 24hrs i just could not put it down!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by LAZY WOMAN
Good read
Chosen by our Reading Group, I was at first unsure about all the "horsey" stuff, but then gradually got drawn into the story, and the characters, which I thought were well written. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Avid reader
totally delighted
Bought the book The Horse Dancer, for my wife who is a horse owner, rider and interested in all aspects of horse owning, riding and caring. Read more
Published 9 months ago by woodbutcher
A riviting read!
I had never heard of this writer before and selected the book on the off chance of reading something outside of my usual genre but am I pleased that I did. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Shelaghuk
Another brilliant Jojo Moyes
This book did not disappoint from one of my favourite authors. The story of Sarah and her grandfather Henri and everything he teaches her is inspiring. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kelly
Unusual and well told story but left me feeling unsatisfied.
Having read The Last Letter from your Lover by the same author and absolutely loving it, I rushed out to buy The Horse Dancer. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Snowboot Girl
Mixed feelings - loved half of it, bored by half
I'm not a horse lover, but found myself really enjoying the parts of the story about Sarah and her horse. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Helen M
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