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The Horse Dancer: A Novel Audiobook
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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.
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"Jojo Moyes is becoming one of my favourite authors. This is an enchanting & tender novel of a girl & horse doing the impossible journey over to France. I,m not a horsey person but loved this novel, the characters were great especially Cowboy John.A heartwarming must read."
— Dilys (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Moyes again takes a note from Dickens, moving easily between several story lines, toggling between the past and the present, the urban and the rural, the domestic and the professional…[A] vision of people lifted from despair by nothing more than love (and a little money) is nothing if not poignant.”
— Washington Post -
“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 -
“Narrator Fiona Hardingham deftly portrays Sarah Lachapelle…[and] is also excellent as Natasha, a lawyer who gets involved in Sarah’s life…Hardingham’s engaged, expertly paced narration brings out the variety of emotions associated with Sarah’s bereavement…The characters’ emotional turmoil comes together in a lovely story.”
— AudioFile
The Horse Dancer Listener Reviews
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" Great book. Could not put it down. "
— Mongaral, 12/22/2013 -
" Unusual topic for a story but brilliantly told, even if the ending was a little too good to be true. "
— Angela, 12/19/2013 -
" One of the best books I have ever read... Gripping from start to finish, clever and beautiful. "
— Sarah, 11/18/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this one. Kept me turning the pages to see what would happen to Sarah and her beloved horse and the troublesome relationship between Natasha and her estranged husband. All the ends satisfactorily tied up. "
— Pat, 10/21/2013 -
" This book was highly recommended to me and I was honestly a little disappointed. However in parts this story did move me emotionally and it was entertaining. "
— Annie, 9/29/2013 -
" wonderful! I never knew about the Cadre Noir historic French horse training - how sensitive it is. "
— Pru, 8/12/2013 -
" Another good read by the author of "Me Before You" "
— Phillipa, 6/29/2013 -
" Being a horsey person really enjoyed this book. Also having visited Saumus made it all the more real. "
— Jill, 6/24/2013 -
" It was good, not great. As an equestrian, I liked the detail about the riding, but the characters were a little flat to me, making it a pretty but shallow read for me. "
— Andrea, 6/17/2013 -
" If you love horses this book will grab you to the core. A horse named Boo is what the story revolves around, but it is mainly about the people that are connected to him. A young girl and her life as it makes dramatic changes. "
— Elaine, 3/22/2013 -
" Enjoyable read for anyone obsessed with horses from a young age. For me, the ending was a tad too short and perfect for a tale that involves so many emotions, but all in all I enjoyed this book. Perfect for a good holiday read. "
— Meredith, 2/13/2012 -
" Easy to read, enjoyable but predictable. "
— Jo, 12/23/2011 -
" A moving and emotional story. "
— Gill, 7/16/2011 -
" just waiting for the last 4 books to enter into my library for me to finish all by author. "
— Kay, 5/25/2011 -
" This book was too sad for too long. I needed happy interludes I think (it's a long book) not just a happy ending. Not much of a review I know! And maybe some of my disappointment is because I've read one of her books that I absolutely loved, and this one didn't just live up to it. "
— Hannah, 4/24/2011 -
" loved this book, has to be one of my favourite Jojo Moyes Novels. Loved the fact is wasnt all about lovers torn apart and reunited :-) "
— Ebony, 1/11/2011 -
" Easy to read, enjoyable but predictable. "
— Jo, 12/30/2010
About Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes is a journalist and novelist whose books have often made the New York Times bestsellers list. Her book Me before You has now sold over thirteen million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major film starring Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke.
About Fiona Hardingham
Fiona Hardingham is a British-born actress, singer, voice-over artist, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. On stage, she appeared at the Edinburgh Festival in her comedic one-woman show The Dark Show. She has also starred in the dark-comedy short film The Ballerino. She earned a BA honors degree in performing arts from Middlesex University, London, and also studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.