About the book
“A rich family saga . . . [written with] voluptuous lyricism and emotional precision.” —The Washington Post
The rebellions within an interracial family play out against the countercultural rebellions of the 1960s in this sexy, stylish, sophisticated new novel by the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of The Perfect Nanny and In the Country of Others.
It’s the 1960s, and the air is electric. On the cusp of adulthood, two biracial siblings—one strong-willed and strait-laced, the other free-spirited and self-destructive—search for their place in a newly independent Morocco. But soon they find the ideals of their youth colliding with the realities of racism and corruption, as Moroccans once united against their colonizer make a grab for wealth and influence, and the national spirit of communal celebration gives way to elites telling everyone else to “watch us dance.” Drawing on her family’s inspiring story, Leila Slimani delivers a tense, provocative, page-turning novel about one family’s, and one country’s, coming of age in the face of the seductions of power and privilege.
Editions of Watch Us Dance
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593493304
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593493328
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593493311
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593742105
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593742112
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“A rich family saga . . . [written with] voluptuous lyricism and emotional precision.” —The Washington Post
The rebellions within an interracial family play out against the countercultural rebellions of the 1960s in this sexy, stylish, sophisticated new novel by the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of The Perfect Nanny and In the Country of Others.
It’s the 1960s, and the air is electric. On the cusp of adulthood, two biracial siblings—one strong-willed and strait-laced, the other free-spirited and self-destructive—search for their place in a newly independent Morocco. But soon they find the ideals of their youth colliding with the realities of racism and corruption, as Moroccans once united against their colonizer make a grab for wealth and influence, and the national spirit of communal celebration gives way to elites telling everyone else to “watch us dance.” Drawing on her family’s inspiring story, Leila Slimani delivers a tense, provocative, page-turning novel about one family’s, and one country’s, coming of age in the face of the seductions of power and privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watch Us Dance about?
“A rich family saga . . . [written with] voluptuous lyricism and emotional precision.” —The Washington Post
The rebellions within an interracial family play out against the countercultural rebellions of the 1960s in this sexy, stylish, sophisticated new novel by the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of The Perfect Nanny and In the Country of Others.
It’s the 1960s, and the air is electric. On the cusp of adulthood, two biracial siblings—one strong-willed and strait-laced, the other free-spirited and self-destructive—search for their place in a newly independent Morocco. But soon they find the ideals of their youth colliding with the realities of racism and corruption, as Moroccans once united against their colonizer make a grab for wealth and influence, and the national spirit of communal celebration gives way to elites telling everyone else to “watch us dance.” Drawing on her family’s inspiring story, Leila Slimani delivers a tense, provocative, page-turning novel about one family’s, and one country’s, coming of age in the face of the seductions of power and privilege.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Watch Us Dance?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Watch Us Dance?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593493304
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Watch Us Dance?
Leila Slimani
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Watch Us Dance is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593493304) and paperback(ISBN 9780593493328) and ebook(ISBN 9780593493311) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593742105) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593742112)
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