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They're Going to Love You

A captivating drama of betrayal and creative ambition
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They're Going to Love You by Meg Howrey is a richly woven tale about generational relationships, the complexities of family dynamics, and the pursuit of artistic aspirations. Set against the backdrops of a dance career and family strife, the narrative delves into themes of love, ambition, and the challenging intersections of personal and professional life. The story beautifully captures the protagonist's journey through love, loss, and the quest for acceptance, promising an emotional and thought-provoking read.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into complex family dynamics and explore themes of love, forgiveness, and the pursuit of artistic dreams. The narrative beautifully weaves past and present, providing a poignant look at how relationships and aspirations shape who we are. It's an engaging read for those who like rich character development and emotionally resonant storytelling.

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They're Going to Love You

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'A luminous chronicle of betrayal, sacrifice and creative ambition'
The Observer

‘Lush and enjoyable… a glossy, fast-paced family drama’
The Times

'My idea of a perfect book'
Jami Attenberg

‘By the book’s close, readers will be clamouring for an extra curtain call’
Guardian

Once a year, ballet-obsessed Carlisle Martin spends a few precious weeks with her father Robert and his partner James at their enchanted apartment in Greenwich Village. Time spent with them is impossibly glamorous, filled with art, dance, beauty, books, and grown-ups who take her seriously as they battle the AIDS crisis.

Then, one summer, a devastating betrayal sees her exiled from their world.

Now in her 40s, Carlisle has forged a successful career as a choreographer and hasn’t seen Robert or James in nearly twenty years, when James calls to summon her to her dying father’s bedside…

They're Going to Love You, with its masterfully revealed secret at its heart, asks what it takes to be an artist, and the price of forgiveness, of ambition, and of love.

‘In this finger-trap puzzle of a plot, the pull of the past meets the pressures of the present’
New York Times

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Meg Howrey's novel is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, capturing the complexities of love, regret, and the creative life. Critics praise her for intertwining the grace of ballet with incisive character studies, crafting an emotional narrative filled with humour and insight. The book is celebrated for its elegant prose and ability to draw readers into the world of dance, making a profound commentary on art and relationships.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526655837

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Meg Howrey is the author of the novels THE WANDERERS, THE CRANES DANCE, and BLIND SIGHT. Her non-fiction has appeared in Vogue and The Los Angeles Review of Books. Meg was a professional dancer who performed with the Joffrey Ballet and City Ballet of Los Angeles, among others. She made her theatrical debut in James Lapine's TWELVE DREAMS at Lincoln Center, and received the 2001 Ovation Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her role in the Broadway National Tour of CONTACT. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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