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Où tu iras j'irai
« Avec le recul qui vient de l’expérience, il aurait pu se dire que la passion qui l’animait était caractéristique d’un premier amour, et que ses sentiments finiraient par s’atténuer avec le temps. Mais tout ce qu’il savait à l’époque, c’est qu’à partir du moment où ses yeux s’étaient posés sur elle, il avait été incapable de penser à autre chose. »
Passionnée par les chevaux, Sarah espère intégrer la prestigieuse école d’équitation du Cadre Noir. Elle s’entraîne sans relâche avec l’étalon que son grand-père lui a offert. Lorsque le vieil homme tombe malade, Sarah doit jongler entre sa famille d’accueil, le collège, l’équitation et les visites à l’hôpital.
Natasha, brillante avocate, a connu des jours meilleurs : son mariage s’est soldé par un désastre, son nouveau compagnon ne se montre pas à la hauteur, et elle est contrainte de vivre sous le même toit que son ex-mari, le temps de revendre leur maison. Pourtant, quand elle croise le chemin de Sarah, elle décide de la prendre sous son aile. Mais l’adolescente cache un secret qui risque de bouleverser plus d’une vie.
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First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Jojo Moyes
126 books67.6k followersJojo Moyes is a British novelist.
Moyes studied at Royal Holloway, University of London. She won a bursary financed by The Independent newspaper to study journalism at City University and subsequently worked for The Independent for 10 years. In 2001 she became a full time novelist.
Moyes' novel Foreign Fruit won the Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA) Romantic Novel of the Year in 2004.
She is married to journalist Charles Arthur and has three children.
Moyes studied at Royal Holloway, University of London. She won a bursary financed by The Independent newspaper to study journalism at City University and subsequently worked for The Independent for 10 years. In 2001 she became a full time novelist.
Moyes' novel Foreign Fruit won the Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA) Romantic Novel of the Year in 2004.
She is married to journalist Charles Arthur and has three children.
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September 13, 2012
Finally a book which correctly describes my feeling and bond I have with my horse. I was lucky enough to have lessons with well known Classical Dressage instructor – and what JoJo has captured is so true and correct. Her acknowledgements dedicate this book to Mecca Harris a real life Sarah who was tragically murdered. I found the book so moving, and gripping. I could relate to it totally, the sacrifices made to be able to have a horse, the rewards and partnership you can have when you get it right. My story isn’t the same as Mecca or Sarah, but many of my weekends were spent helping out at my local riding school. Unable to have a horse when I was a child, it was a dream that I focused on, something which got me through the bullying and challenges at school. For me I was only able to have a horse when I could pay for it myself so, knowing I had to have a decent job to pay the livery, and basic care costs; I knuckled down at college but didn’t go to University. I went straight into work at 18 and saved for a year so I could buy my first horse, who 7 years later I still have. She means the world to me and has helped me live my dream. Jojo has managed to describe this perfectly. She’s evoked emotions and memories and also made me question how far I would go to ensure my horse was safe.
Even if you’re not horsey I think you would still enjoy this book as it describes the way of life in such a way not to alienate readers. The book isn’t 100% horses it also follows a couple going through a divorse. I think if you weren’t into horses that you would still find it a great read as it is so well written.
I really enjoyed this book so I’m rating it as a must read.
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Even if you’re not horsey I think you would still enjoy this book as it describes the way of life in such a way not to alienate readers. The book isn’t 100% horses it also follows a couple going through a divorse. I think if you weren’t into horses that you would still find it a great read as it is so well written.
I really enjoyed this book so I’m rating it as a must read.
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January 18, 2015
I've enjoyed other Jojo Moyes novels, but I found this one to be inane. So much of its conflict was unrealistic. Would an ex-husband and wife share their house together and accept a foster child? Would people give a woman a hard time for prioritizing her runaway foster child? Would a 14-year-old girl really prepare to prostitute herself for back rent without even trying to ask for help? Why did Cowboy John smoke dope in a car? How could a rider and horse run along a freeway and jump over a car? What the hell is happening? Why do I refuse to put a book down even when it is obviously a waste of time? At least I learned about capriole and now I want a Selle Français.
November 14, 2017
Originally posted on The Book Nympho
I’m not a horse person but have always been fascinated by these magnificent animals and the people obsessed with them. One of the things that worked about this story is how you didn’t need to have background information to appreciate the world, conflicts and issues.
Henri Lachappelle was part of an elite French calvary skilled in an art form of dressage dating back over 250 years. He’s a widow living with his 14-year old granddaughter, Sarah, who he’s training to reach his skill level. They own a horse named Boo who is stabled in an urban area of London beneath railway arches. When Henri is suddenly hospitalized, Sarah finds herself alone until her path crosses Natasha Macauley, a solicitor advocate who takes her in, along with her estranged husband, Mac. The challenges that follow bring out the best and worst of all of them as they struggle to make their situation work.
Moyes crafts each of these characters so skillfully, showing all sides, boils and all. There are times when you want to throttle all of them but then later want to applaud them for what’s truly in their hearts. Natasha was the most challenging to embrace as she was adept at hiding her feelings, presenting most frequently a rather cool indifference. But typical of a Moyes character, what lay beneath that exterior was complex. What binds all of them together, however is Boo, the most fabulous horse who Sarah loves unconditionally.
Fiona Hardingham is outstanding in her narration, providing each character with his and her own distinctive voice and personality while communicating a difficult story. She made the words leap from the pages, creating vivid images of setting, the quirky folks in Henri and Sarah’s world and, of course Boo.
I really enjoyed this story, despite some situations that stretched the limits of credulity (who doesn’t notice a horse traveling from London to France through the streets?). It’s a good tale with great characterizations and I’m glad I opted to listen versus read.
(I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review)
I’m not a horse person but have always been fascinated by these magnificent animals and the people obsessed with them. One of the things that worked about this story is how you didn’t need to have background information to appreciate the world, conflicts and issues.
Henri Lachappelle was part of an elite French calvary skilled in an art form of dressage dating back over 250 years. He’s a widow living with his 14-year old granddaughter, Sarah, who he’s training to reach his skill level. They own a horse named Boo who is stabled in an urban area of London beneath railway arches. When Henri is suddenly hospitalized, Sarah finds herself alone until her path crosses Natasha Macauley, a solicitor advocate who takes her in, along with her estranged husband, Mac. The challenges that follow bring out the best and worst of all of them as they struggle to make their situation work.
Moyes crafts each of these characters so skillfully, showing all sides, boils and all. There are times when you want to throttle all of them but then later want to applaud them for what’s truly in their hearts. Natasha was the most challenging to embrace as she was adept at hiding her feelings, presenting most frequently a rather cool indifference. But typical of a Moyes character, what lay beneath that exterior was complex. What binds all of them together, however is Boo, the most fabulous horse who Sarah loves unconditionally.
Fiona Hardingham is outstanding in her narration, providing each character with his and her own distinctive voice and personality while communicating a difficult story. She made the words leap from the pages, creating vivid images of setting, the quirky folks in Henri and Sarah’s world and, of course Boo.
I really enjoyed this story, despite some situations that stretched the limits of credulity (who doesn’t notice a horse traveling from London to France through the streets?). It’s a good tale with great characterizations and I’m glad I opted to listen versus read.
(I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review)
March 25, 2019
With THE HORSE DANCER, JoJo Moyes has written a poignant story of relationships—primarily, the relationship of a young girl named Sarah, her grandfather, Captain, and their dream of Sarah becoming an elite horseman with the Le Cadre Noir in France with Sarah’s beloved horse, Boo.
Sarah stables Boo in London’s Sparepenny Lane under the watchful eye of Cowboy John and his sketchy acquaintances. Sarah is introduced to Maltese Sal, a man who runs “things” in this area and is feared by most.
When Captain is unavailable to Sarah, due to health problems, she is unexpectedly thrust into the lives of Natasha, a solicitor advocate and her soon-to-be ex-husband and commercial photographer Mac. Unsure and untrusting Sarah tries to weave her way through life’s challenges by keeping things close to the vest. All the while trying to navigate Natasha and Mac’s challenging relationship.
Suddenly, circumstances have Sarah and Boo making their way to France on a wing and a prayer. They WILL make it and Sarah WILL keep her promise to Captain—she must. What an adventure!
I really loved this book for teaching me about the Le Cadre Noir academy in France. I had never heard of it; but, I was aware of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and the famous Lippizaner horses. The horses and their performances are beautiful and awe-inspiring. The YouTube videos of Le Cadre Noir performances are equally as breathtaking.
This is a definite recommendation to those who love Moyes books and especially to those who have a love of horses. I hope you enjoy.
Sarah stables Boo in London’s Sparepenny Lane under the watchful eye of Cowboy John and his sketchy acquaintances. Sarah is introduced to Maltese Sal, a man who runs “things” in this area and is feared by most.
When Captain is unavailable to Sarah, due to health problems, she is unexpectedly thrust into the lives of Natasha, a solicitor advocate and her soon-to-be ex-husband and commercial photographer Mac. Unsure and untrusting Sarah tries to weave her way through life’s challenges by keeping things close to the vest. All the while trying to navigate Natasha and Mac’s challenging relationship.
Suddenly, circumstances have Sarah and Boo making their way to France on a wing and a prayer. They WILL make it and Sarah WILL keep her promise to Captain—she must. What an adventure!
I really loved this book for teaching me about the Le Cadre Noir academy in France. I had never heard of it; but, I was aware of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and the famous Lippizaner horses. The horses and their performances are beautiful and awe-inspiring. The YouTube videos of Le Cadre Noir performances are equally as breathtaking.
This is a definite recommendation to those who love Moyes books and especially to those who have a love of horses. I hope you enjoy.
March 25, 2022
I feel so sad marking a Moyes book as 2 stars. Maybe it is 2.5. But I was so disappointed with this book, it is a far cry from the other 8 books of hers I have read.
Mostly the book was too long, and not much happened. The things that did happen I didn't find overly believable and one of the main characters was just annoying and frustrating. There was also some strange flashbacks to the Grandfather as a prologue and again later in the book that I felt unnecessary. Just a bit of a mess of a novel really. Thankfully Moyes has come far since writing this.
Mostly the book was too long, and not much happened. The things that did happen I didn't find overly believable and one of the main characters was just annoying and frustrating. There was also some strange flashbacks to the Grandfather as a prologue and again later in the book that I felt unnecessary. Just a bit of a mess of a novel really. Thankfully Moyes has come far since writing this.
April 26, 2017
Something was "off" about the main characters in this novel. They were not 100% solid or fleshed out properly. A story of several characters learning to trust after a traumatic events the novel takes place in contemporary London. A young couple are in the midst of a divorce when a 14 year old foster child enters their lives.
It is an enjoyable enough read, not just one of those books you want to tell all your friends about.
It is an enjoyable enough read, not just one of those books you want to tell all your friends about.
August 8, 2018
4,25 sterren - Nederlandse paperback - Ik heb dyslexie -
Een prachtig boek met hier en daar een tikje bitterheid. Ik heb dit boek met een lach een een traan gelezen. En de liefde voor paarden heb ik ook. En ook ik help jonge tieners geslagen door het leven. Voor mij dus heel herkenbaar. 🦋🍀🦋🍀🌺
Een prachtig boek met hier en daar een tikje bitterheid. Ik heb dit boek met een lach een een traan gelezen. En de liefde voor paarden heb ik ook. En ook ik help jonge tieners geslagen door het leven. Voor mij dus heel herkenbaar. 🦋🍀🦋🍀🌺
November 6, 2023
Nov 5, 10am ~~ Review asap.
Nov 6, 8am ~~ This is not my usual genre, but I needed a book to get free shipping (I always fall into that little trap....lol) and this one caught my eye. When I came to take a quick peek I saw a four star review by GR friend Jonetta, and that was good enough for me. I ordered the book and it didn't have to sit for more than a few days before I decided to read it.
I thought the romance part was fairly predictable, and yes, the horse part of the story had some highly unlikely events taking place, but overall the book was entertaining and kept me interested even while I had the occasional fit of eye rolling at how easily I predicted certain bits of the storyline.
Certainly the author captured the connection possible between horse and human, and I loved the quotes from Xenophon at the beginning of each chapter. Made me want to go read his book again!
There is kind of a lot going on in this book, and some of the details we don't learn until very close to the end when some important parts of the past are finally revealed. I liked Sarah for her fierceness, and Cowboy John for his coolness. But Natasha, the lawyer who becomes accidentally involved in Sarah's life to the point of totally upending her own? I was not impressed with her, I'm afraid. I became very annoyed with her and did not care nearly as much about her storyline as I did about Sarah's, even though the two threads were eventually completely entangled.
As usual in nearly any novel featuring horses there are some unpleasant, even horrific scenes so any reader who is easily disturbed by traumatic events happening to animals would need to be prepared for that.
At first I was not sure there really was such a thing as Le Cadre Noir, but sure enough there is, and I was surprised that I had never heard of it before reading this book. Makes me wonder how many other horse secrets there are in the world for me to discover?
There are thousands of reviews for this book, but I cannot judge this compared to others by the author since this is the first of hers I have ever read. I am afraid it did not make me want to go rushing back to my favorite online bookseller for more, but as I said earlier, it is pretty rare for me to read this genre. I was really just here for the horse.
Nov 6, 8am ~~ This is not my usual genre, but I needed a book to get free shipping (I always fall into that little trap....lol) and this one caught my eye. When I came to take a quick peek I saw a four star review by GR friend Jonetta, and that was good enough for me. I ordered the book and it didn't have to sit for more than a few days before I decided to read it.
I thought the romance part was fairly predictable, and yes, the horse part of the story had some highly unlikely events taking place, but overall the book was entertaining and kept me interested even while I had the occasional fit of eye rolling at how easily I predicted certain bits of the storyline.
Certainly the author captured the connection possible between horse and human, and I loved the quotes from Xenophon at the beginning of each chapter. Made me want to go read his book again!
There is kind of a lot going on in this book, and some of the details we don't learn until very close to the end when some important parts of the past are finally revealed. I liked Sarah for her fierceness, and Cowboy John for his coolness. But Natasha, the lawyer who becomes accidentally involved in Sarah's life to the point of totally upending her own? I was not impressed with her, I'm afraid. I became very annoyed with her and did not care nearly as much about her storyline as I did about Sarah's, even though the two threads were eventually completely entangled.
As usual in nearly any novel featuring horses there are some unpleasant, even horrific scenes so any reader who is easily disturbed by traumatic events happening to animals would need to be prepared for that.
At first I was not sure there really was such a thing as Le Cadre Noir, but sure enough there is, and I was surprised that I had never heard of it before reading this book. Makes me wonder how many other horse secrets there are in the world for me to discover?
There are thousands of reviews for this book, but I cannot judge this compared to others by the author since this is the first of hers I have ever read. I am afraid it did not make me want to go rushing back to my favorite online bookseller for more, but as I said earlier, it is pretty rare for me to read this genre. I was really just here for the horse.
October 4, 2022
Започвайки тази книга се опасявах, че няма да е на нивото на останалите книги на Джоджо Мойс. Твърде дълго време ми беше мудна и равна. Разбира се, в началото трябваше да разберем много неща от живота на малката Сара и нейния дядо, както и как се е зародила любовта на момичето към конете.
Тежкият и беден живот на двамата контрастираше с този на добре живеещата и с хубава и престижна професия Наташа, макар и в нейния живот да бяха настъпили нещастни промени. Някак да се съпоставят чий нещастни стечения на обстоятелствата са били по-лоши едва ли е била целта на авторката, но животът на Сара ярко се открояваше спрямо този на Наташа от мига на тяхното запознанство.
И все пак с прелистването на страниците малко, по малко книгата започва да увлича и да ни кара да тръпнем как ще се развият отношенията между двете жени (макар едната да е само на 14, тя е много зряла). Сара е толкова отдадена на мечтата на дядо си да учи в престижната френска школа обучаваща най-добрите коне и техните ездачи, че е готова на всичко за своята страст и за своя кон. Тя мами, лъже, краде, манипулира, решена е да плати всяка цена, дори да е твърде висока и неморална. В същото време дистанцираността на Наташа и личните ѝ проблеми с Мак не ѝ позволяват да прецени правилно ситуацията. Тук виждаме до какви пропасти води отчуждението, несподелянето, прикриването. Всички възникнали проблеми малко или много биха се разрешили ако двете преглътнеха своята гордост и бъд��ха открити една пред друга - ако едната се беше доверила, а другата не бе съдила.
В крайна сметка книгата носи своите уроци и поуки. Увлекателно написана и с голяма доза емоционалност в някои сцени, тя е преди всичко книга за любовта в най-чистата ѝ форма - любовта на едно момиче към нейния кон, към нейния дядо и към всичко свято научено от неговите житейски мъдрости.
Тежкият и беден живот на двамата контрастираше с този на добре живеещата и с хубава и престижна професия Наташа, макар и в нейния живот да бяха настъпили нещастни промени. Някак да се съпоставят чий нещастни стечения на обстоятелствата са били по-лоши едва ли е била целта на авторката, но животът на Сара ярко се открояваше спрямо този на Наташа от мига на тяхното запознанство.
И все пак с прелистването на страниците малко, по малко книгата започва да увлича и да ни кара да тръпнем как ще се развият отношенията между двете жени (макар едната да е само на 14, тя е много зряла). Сара е толкова отдадена на мечтата на дядо си да учи в престижната френска школа обучаваща най-добрите коне и техните ездачи, че е готова на всичко за своята страст и за своя кон. Тя мами, лъже, краде, манипулира, решена е да плати всяка цена, дори да е твърде висока и неморална. В същото време дистанцираността на Наташа и личните ѝ проблеми с Мак не ѝ позволяват да прецени правилно ситуацията. Тук виждаме до какви пропасти води отчуждението, несподелянето, прикриването. Всички възникнали проблеми малко или много биха се разрешили ако двете преглътнеха своята гордост и бъд��ха открити една пред друга - ако едната се беше доверила, а другата не бе съдила.
В крайна сметка книгата носи своите уроци и поуки. Увлекателно написана и с голяма доза емоционалност в някои сцени, тя е преди всичко книга за любовта в най-чистата ѝ форма - любовта на едно момиче към нейния кон, към нейния дядо и към всичко свято научено от неговите житейски мъдрости.
March 6, 2020
I won, I won, I won!!! So happy to be receiving this book soon by one of my favorite authors!
I finally finished this book that I won quite a few months ago. I keep getting books from the library which need to be returned so I kept putting this one aside. JoJo Moyes is a favorite author of mine but to be honest, this is not my favorite book of hers. Maybe it’s because I’m not really a horse person. Of course, it’s well written and I would give it 3 and a half stars if I could.
Anyway I’m very thankful that I won this book!
I finally finished this book that I won quite a few months ago. I keep getting books from the library which need to be returned so I kept putting this one aside. JoJo Moyes is a favorite author of mine but to be honest, this is not my favorite book of hers. Maybe it’s because I’m not really a horse person. Of course, it’s well written and I would give it 3 and a half stars if I could.
Anyway I’m very thankful that I won this book!
September 4, 2023
2023
Каквото и да кажа, вече се повтарям. Но удоволствието остава.
2020
Харесва ми да си препрочитам любими книги и автори. Винаги намирам нещо ново и интересно, което съм пропуснала . А някои от книгите на Джоджо Мойс са ми особено любими.И тази се превръща в една от тях.
"Най-сладкият от всички звуци е похвалата". Ксенофонт
"..........Защото е голяма рядкост,изключителна рядкост,един родител да сдържи собствената си болка,за да даде на детето си подкрепата и разбирането,от които се нуждае........повечето родители нямат времето и енергията да го направят.Или просто са твърде големи егоисти."
"Лесно е да си добричък,когато никога не ти струва нищо в личен план."
"Колко хора имаха шанса да преследват голямата си мечта?Колко хора изобщо знаеха какво искат?
"Какво друго да искаш за децата си, освен съвършенство и красота?Или удоволствието от преследването на тези високи цели?"
2019
Какъв Велик Майстор е тази жена !
Постепенно те въвежда в новата история, минавате заедно през ужасни трудности и перипети, през земния ад, стигате до пълното отчаяние . И после съвсем неочаквано и лека- полека, започва да сее надежда, там където вече си мислиш, че не е останало нищо.
И ни връща обратно вярата, че не винаги всичко е загубено и си струва да се бориш за любовта, за мечтите.
Малко е да кажа , че не просто ми хареса и въздейства тази книга.
Постоянна величина е Джоджо Мойс.
Стои здраво стъпила на земята .
Последователно и съвсем заслужено изкачва стълбата към върха.
Каквото и да кажа, вече се повтарям. Но удоволствието остава.
2020
Харесва ми да си препрочитам любими книги и автори. Винаги намирам нещо ново и интересно, което съм пропуснала . А някои от книгите на Джоджо Мойс са ми особено любими.И тази се превръща в една от тях.
"Най-сладкият от всички звуци е похвалата". Ксенофонт
"..........Защото е голяма рядкост,изключителна рядкост,един родител да сдържи собствената си болка,за да даде на детето си подкрепата и разбирането,от които се нуждае........повечето родители нямат времето и енергията да го направят.Или просто са твърде големи егоисти."
"Лесно е да си добричък,когато никога не ти струва нищо в личен план."
"Колко хора имаха шанса да преследват голямата си мечта?Колко хора изобщо знаеха какво искат?
"Какво друго да искаш за децата си, освен съвършенство и красота?Или удоволствието от преследването на тези високи цели?"
2019
Какъв Велик Майстор е тази жена !
Постепенно те въвежда в новата история, минавате заедно през ужасни трудности и перипети, през земния ад, стигате до пълното отчаяние . И после съвсем неочаквано и лека- полека, започва да сее надежда, там където вече си мислиш, че не е останало нищо.
И ни връща обратно вярата, че не винаги всичко е загубено и си струва да се бориш за любовта, за мечтите.
Малко е да кажа , че не просто ми хареса и въздейства тази книга.
Постоянна величина е Джоджо Мойс.
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February 12, 2017
Absolut umwerfend, definitiv mein zweitliebstes Buch von Jojo Moyes! Sie hat mich damit richtiggehend bezaubert!
March 29, 2021
3.5⭐
Nu este cea mai buna carte a lui Jojo Moyes, dar nici cea mai slaba. O carte clasica pentru stilul autoarei, cu un inceput lent si dezlanat, dar care prinde contur pe masura ce povestea avanseaza si reusesti sa te atasezi de personaje. O carte despre iertare, despre ambitie, familie si dedicare unui tel. Contine multe detalii tehnice despre dresarea cailor, probabil mult mai atragatoare pentru cei pasionati, dar suficient de interesante si pentru neinitiati.
Nu este cea mai buna carte a lui Jojo Moyes, dar nici cea mai slaba. O carte clasica pentru stilul autoarei, cu un inceput lent si dezlanat, dar care prinde contur pe masura ce povestea avanseaza si reusesti sa te atasezi de personaje. O carte despre iertare, despre ambitie, familie si dedicare unui tel. Contine multe detalii tehnice despre dresarea cailor, probabil mult mai atragatoare pentru cei pasionati, dar suficient de interesante si pentru neinitiati.
January 3, 2016
In my quest to read one of my favourite authors back catalogue, The Horse Dancer was next on the list and, I have to be honest, was a book I was quite wary about reading. I'm not really a "horsey" kind of girl although I love animals but rest assured, you don't have to know a whole lot about horses to appreciate this lovely, uplifting novel. As with many of Jojo's books we have two stories running concurrently and we hear the points of view of many of the main characters alternately. The first story is about Natasha and her soon to be ex-husband Mac. They are in the process of getting a divorce and are attempting to sort out their house and other financial issues when their paths cross with Sarah.
Sarah is a fourteen year old girl who has two major loves in her life. The first is her beloved grandfather, Henri whom she lives with and at one time was a professional rider for the prestigious Le Cadre Noir, a French dressage academy but he gave it all up to come to England to marry the love of his life. Sarah's second love is her horse Boo who she spends all of her available time with at his stables, owned by one of her grandfather's oldest friends, Cowboy John. Her dream is to follow in the grandfather's footsteps and ride with Le Cadre Noir in Saumur but when something terrible happens to Henri she is thrust into a catastrophic situation that is not only dangerous for her but may lead to her losing her best friend Boo forever.
That's all I really want to say about the plot but believe me, there are so many twists and turns to this narrative that I was compelled to keep reading page after page, desperate to find out what happened to Sarah and Boo. Sarah is a beautifully drawn character that I instantly felt so much for, especially when her situation in life becomes so dire that she is forced into making drastic and potentially life-altering decisions. I did enjoy the story of Natasha and Mac but it only started getting really interesting when Sarah entered their lives. Natasha presents as quite a cold person in contrast to her happy-go-lucky, easy-going ex-husband but I think she was the one character of the novel that underwent the most change and it was a fascinating journey to experience for me as a reader. There are also some action-packed, heart-stopping sequences I wasn't expecting which involve a horse ride/chase through central London that may not be entirely believable to some readers but which I loved. I certainly didn't anticipate enjoying this novel as much as I did and I think fans of Jojo Moyes work will feel the same. If you're one of those "horsey" girls I mentioned earlier? Well, there's a real treat in store for you!
For my full review, please see my blog at http://www.bibliobeth.com
Sarah is a fourteen year old girl who has two major loves in her life. The first is her beloved grandfather, Henri whom she lives with and at one time was a professional rider for the prestigious Le Cadre Noir, a French dressage academy but he gave it all up to come to England to marry the love of his life. Sarah's second love is her horse Boo who she spends all of her available time with at his stables, owned by one of her grandfather's oldest friends, Cowboy John. Her dream is to follow in the grandfather's footsteps and ride with Le Cadre Noir in Saumur but when something terrible happens to Henri she is thrust into a catastrophic situation that is not only dangerous for her but may lead to her losing her best friend Boo forever.
That's all I really want to say about the plot but believe me, there are so many twists and turns to this narrative that I was compelled to keep reading page after page, desperate to find out what happened to Sarah and Boo. Sarah is a beautifully drawn character that I instantly felt so much for, especially when her situation in life becomes so dire that she is forced into making drastic and potentially life-altering decisions. I did enjoy the story of Natasha and Mac but it only started getting really interesting when Sarah entered their lives. Natasha presents as quite a cold person in contrast to her happy-go-lucky, easy-going ex-husband but I think she was the one character of the novel that underwent the most change and it was a fascinating journey to experience for me as a reader. There are also some action-packed, heart-stopping sequences I wasn't expecting which involve a horse ride/chase through central London that may not be entirely believable to some readers but which I loved. I certainly didn't anticipate enjoying this novel as much as I did and I think fans of Jojo Moyes work will feel the same. If you're one of those "horsey" girls I mentioned earlier? Well, there's a real treat in store for you!
For my full review, please see my blog at http://www.bibliobeth.com
August 7, 2016
La Moyes è tornata in pompa magna! FINALMENTE! Con una trama che riesce ha far si che due storie, apparentemente distinte, possano fondersi in un’avventura straordinaria!
Questa è la storia di Sarah un 14enne introversa, ma abile cavallerizza che si vede costretta a prendersi cura del suo amato Boo da sola, perché suo nonno è stato colpito da un ictus. È la storia di Natasha, avvocato talentuoso, divorata dalla consapevolezza e dalla delusione di non poter essere madre. È la storia anche di Mac, ex marito di Natasha, artista che vive alla giornata, che capirà però di aver fatto bene a dare un nuovo scossone alla sua vita (e che si ritroverà a dover vivere per due mesi interi insieme all’ex moglie!).
La storia è meravigliosa. Scorre veloce, appassiona ed emoziona. Iniziato il primo capitolo è impossibile fermarsi! La Moyes gestisce bene tutto.
Bellissimo il rapporto tra Sarah e Boo, la parte che riguarda i cavalli è molto dettagliata e ben fatta, molto bella. Mi sono emozionata pure per la parte romance perché non è ostentata… ma l’attesa non fa che aumentare capitolo dopo capitolo… ;)
Finale non troppo verosimile (con la scampagnata in Francia…) ma molto, molto dolce, molto alla Moyes per intenderci e io ho adorato questa cosa… perché è questa la Moyes che voglio!
Consigliato! (soprattutto se amate i cavalli e la scuola francese!)
Questa è la storia di Sarah un 14enne introversa, ma abile cavallerizza che si vede costretta a prendersi cura del suo amato Boo da sola, perché suo nonno è stato colpito da un ictus. È la storia di Natasha, avvocato talentuoso, divorata dalla consapevolezza e dalla delusione di non poter essere madre. È la storia anche di Mac, ex marito di Natasha, artista che vive alla giornata, che capirà però di aver fatto bene a dare un nuovo scossone alla sua vita (e che si ritroverà a dover vivere per due mesi interi insieme all’ex moglie!).
La storia è meravigliosa. Scorre veloce, appassiona ed emoziona. Iniziato il primo capitolo è impossibile fermarsi! La Moyes gestisce bene tutto.
Bellissimo il rapporto tra Sarah e Boo, la parte che riguarda i cavalli è molto dettagliata e ben fatta, molto bella. Mi sono emozionata pure per la parte romance perché non è ostentata… ma l’attesa non fa che aumentare capitolo dopo capitolo… ;)
Finale non troppo verosimile (con la scampagnata in Francia…) ma molto, molto dolce, molto alla Moyes per intenderci e io ho adorato questa cosa… perché è questa la Moyes che voglio!
Consigliato! (soprattutto se amate i cavalli e la scuola francese!)
February 27, 2023
خوانشاولبهتاریخدوشنبههشتماسفندماهیکهزاروچهارصدویکهجریخورشیدی
من جزو کسانی بودم که میگفتم به حال مملکتی که در بازار کتابش من پیش از تو و جوجو مویز جزو پر خوانندهترین کتابها و نویسندهها هستند باید گریه کرد.
ولی یوسفعلیخانی یکبار بهم گفت یک جلدش رو بخون و بعد حرف بزن. و من گاردم رو پایین آوردم و همراه مویز و داستانهاش شدم. و باید بگم قطعا مویز و کتابهاش نمیتونه جای نویسندگان بزرگ و داستانهاشون رو بگیره و هنوز روی موضع خودم هستم مویز و امثالهم نباید غالب آثاری که یک مخاطب میخونه باشه ولی برای من لازمه هر چند وقت یکبار که از کتابهای سنگینتر خسته میشم سری به امثال مویز بزنم و بدونم قراره همراه یک داستان با روابط انسانی پرکشش که واقعا نیاز این روزهاست بشم و کمی از این دنیا فاصله بگیرم دنیا خودش به اندازه کافی زشت هست که حالا من نخوام همش با تاریکی آثار کامو، سلین، احمد محمود عزیزم و... سر کنم.
اسب رقصان رمانیه که از اول با شکست و تنهایی آغاز میشه ولی خب نجاتدهندههایی هستند که دستت رو بگیرند و در تاریکترین لحظات وقتی فکر میکنی همهچیز تموم شده به زندگی برگردی...
من جزو کسانی بودم که میگفتم به حال مملکتی که در بازار کتابش من پیش از تو و جوجو مویز جزو پر خوانندهترین کتابها و نویسندهها هستند باید گریه کرد.
ولی یوسفعلیخانی یکبار بهم گفت یک جلدش رو بخون و بعد حرف بزن. و من گاردم رو پایین آوردم و همراه مویز و داستانهاش شدم. و باید بگم قطعا مویز و کتابهاش نمیتونه جای نویسندگان بزرگ و داستانهاشون رو بگیره و هنوز روی موضع خودم هستم مویز و امثالهم نباید غالب آثاری که یک مخاطب میخونه باشه ولی برای من لازمه هر چند وقت یکبار که از کتابهای سنگینتر خسته میشم سری به امثال مویز بزنم و بدونم قراره همراه یک داستان با روابط انسانی پرکشش که واقعا نیاز این روزهاست بشم و کمی از این دنیا فاصله بگیرم دنیا خودش به اندازه کافی زشت هست که حالا من نخوام همش با تاریکی آثار کامو، سلین، احمد محمود عزیزم و... سر کنم.
اسب رقصان رمانیه که از اول با شکست و تنهایی آغاز میشه ولی خب نجاتدهندههایی هستند که دستت رو بگیرند و در تاریکترین لحظات وقتی فکر میکنی همهچیز تموم شده به زندگی برگردی...
July 31, 2017
Man muss kein Pferdenarr sein um dieses Buch zu lieben! Die Geschichte war einfach toll! Und auch so realistisch. Das hätte alles wirklich so passieren können. Auch die Charaktere mochte ich sehr. Ich bin begeistert!
September 25, 2022
Трогателна история за малката Сара, която е готова на всичко за своя кон ,преследвайки мечтата си и това да сбъдне последното желание на своя дядо. Имаше моменти ,в които нещо ме хващаше за гърлото и сърцето се разтуптяваше. Много ми хареса.
June 14, 2018
بعد از کشتی نوعروسان، کتابی بود نوشته جو جو مویز که من را از هیجان از جا می پراند.
من چقدر نوشته های این خانم را دوست دارم.
من چقدر نوشته های این خانم را دوست دارم.
September 14, 2012
As a young man, Henri Lachapelle is the star of La Cadre Noir, an elite group of horsemen in the French city of Saumur. But when he meets Florence, it’s love at first sight and he gives it all up to be with her in England. Now, he lives on a London estate with his granddaughter Sarah but his dream lives on. In a stable under railway arches, lives Boo, a Selle Francais he bought as a colt for Sarah; together they train him and he gives them purpose. But when Henri suffers a stroke, Sarah must go into foster care and do whatever it takes to not be parted from Boo, even if that means hiding his existence.
Lawyer Natasha is in the middle of a divorce with her ex Mac when she finds Sarah shoplifting a packet of fishfingers. Used to dealing with underprivileged kids, she takes Sarah home to find her living by herself and a broken in flat. When she takes her in for the night, little does she know the future the three of them will have.
It may seem odd to imagine horses in the inner city but London was built up around horses and they do remain in the city today. Jojo Moyes’ story is based partly from her own youth spent at inner city stables and a moving tale of a child from Philadelphia, who overcame her lot in life to be chosen to ride for Yale before tragedy struck her family. If you don’t like horses, you may find the relationship between Sarah and Boo difficult to fathom but she completely loves that horse and is her anchor when everything else is falling apart. There were a few moments when I thought things didn’t make sense but with patience, the things I expected would happen in that situation do.
Natasha’s not the most amicable character and you may struggle to connect with her. She comes across as cold and unreasonable towards poor Mac. Yes they might be getting divorced, but they have chosen to do something together and he seems a lovely guy despite his dubious taste in girlfriends. I wanted to give her a slap at several points; her mind was so changeable! Their relationship was a little too much rollercoaster and I think she has refined her writing since.
There are a few similarities between The Horse Dancer and her new novel, The Girl You Left Behind, especially the addition of legal aspects. I could see that the things Natasha dealt with in her job were reflective of some of the things going on with Sarah but I found them a bit distracting to the overall plot.
But really, the most important character is Boo. He may never speak but he brings all the characters together, good or bad. So many times I was so worried for his safety. A wonderful talented and loyal horse, I want my own Boo! Definitely read if you like horses, or even just enjoyed the dressage this summer (although the airs above the ground are rarely performed outside displays by La Cadre Noir and The Spanish Riding School of Vienna). If you don’t really see the point of horses, I’m not sure you will care enough about what’s going on…although this book may change that for you.
Lawyer Natasha is in the middle of a divorce with her ex Mac when she finds Sarah shoplifting a packet of fishfingers. Used to dealing with underprivileged kids, she takes Sarah home to find her living by herself and a broken in flat. When she takes her in for the night, little does she know the future the three of them will have.
It may seem odd to imagine horses in the inner city but London was built up around horses and they do remain in the city today. Jojo Moyes’ story is based partly from her own youth spent at inner city stables and a moving tale of a child from Philadelphia, who overcame her lot in life to be chosen to ride for Yale before tragedy struck her family. If you don’t like horses, you may find the relationship between Sarah and Boo difficult to fathom but she completely loves that horse and is her anchor when everything else is falling apart. There were a few moments when I thought things didn’t make sense but with patience, the things I expected would happen in that situation do.
Natasha’s not the most amicable character and you may struggle to connect with her. She comes across as cold and unreasonable towards poor Mac. Yes they might be getting divorced, but they have chosen to do something together and he seems a lovely guy despite his dubious taste in girlfriends. I wanted to give her a slap at several points; her mind was so changeable! Their relationship was a little too much rollercoaster and I think she has refined her writing since.
There are a few similarities between The Horse Dancer and her new novel, The Girl You Left Behind, especially the addition of legal aspects. I could see that the things Natasha dealt with in her job were reflective of some of the things going on with Sarah but I found them a bit distracting to the overall plot.
But really, the most important character is Boo. He may never speak but he brings all the characters together, good or bad. So many times I was so worried for his safety. A wonderful talented and loyal horse, I want my own Boo! Definitely read if you like horses, or even just enjoyed the dressage this summer (although the airs above the ground are rarely performed outside displays by La Cadre Noir and The Spanish Riding School of Vienna). If you don’t really see the point of horses, I’m not sure you will care enough about what’s going on…although this book may change that for you.
December 13, 2014
The Horse Dancer was a beautiful book and one I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Jojo Moyes really is a talented author who manages to weave her words into your mindset and turn her characters into your friends/colleagues/acquaintances; they really could be people from your life.
As someone who has horses featuring largely within my own life, I don't always enjoy reading books about horses or with horses featured, mainly because lack of knowledge, and therefore incorrect content, on the authors part annoys the heck out of me! Luckily, and probably somewhat unsurprisingly, Jojo didn't fall into that category and the story continued to flow.
The Horse Dancer is a book which will make you stop and look at your own life, at what is in front of you and it will open your eyes to those around you as well.
As someone who has horses featuring largely within my own life, I don't always enjoy reading books about horses or with horses featured, mainly because lack of knowledge, and therefore incorrect content, on the authors part annoys the heck out of me! Luckily, and probably somewhat unsurprisingly, Jojo didn't fall into that category and the story continued to flow.
The Horse Dancer is a book which will make you stop and look at your own life, at what is in front of you and it will open your eyes to those around you as well.
February 3, 2019
There are definitely some things that this author does well. I love the depth of emotion that she can pour into her characters. That is the main reason this gets 3 stars, otherwise it would have been 2 stars. This wasn't my favorite book by this author.
This one started slow for me. I wondered how much of that info in the beginning could have been doled out throughout the story (when needed), or even deleted. I also had too many questions. Something would happen in the story and then I would wonder if I had missed something because it didn't seem plausible what I was being asked to believe. There were quite a few of these gifts from thin air that had me asking, "Really? How can that be?"
But even with that said, the characters were endearing and the emotion was something I could believe. So 3 stars.
This one started slow for me. I wondered how much of that info in the beginning could have been doled out throughout the story (when needed), or even deleted. I also had too many questions. Something would happen in the story and then I would wonder if I had missed something because it didn't seem plausible what I was being asked to believe. There were quite a few of these gifts from thin air that had me asking, "Really? How can that be?"
But even with that said, the characters were endearing and the emotion was something I could believe. So 3 stars.
May 18, 2013
Have the Hankies Nearby!~I dare the reader/listener to keep a dry eye. This book about a young girl and her horse and her foster "family" made me feel and held my interest every in chapter. Jojo Moyes is becoming a favorite for me. This is the second book from this author I've truly enjoyed. And this one had a horse as a main character who develops a unique bond with his young rider. This is a story with adventure, family bonds, romance, betrayal, danger and redemption. I so enjoy a book that invites you in and brings you along for the ride.
December 23, 2016
Teleurgesteld... het verhaal is mooi, maar het is zo langdradig en traag... ik ergerde me op veel punten aan de personages en het was allemaal zo voorspelbaar en overdreven dramatisch... echt jammer, blijkbaar kan geen enkel Moyes-boek tippen aan Voor jou. Behalve Vier plus één. Maar goed. Uitgebreide recensie: http://thebookreview.nl/recensies/rom...
September 6, 2017
Auch diese Geschichte von Jojo Moyes ist echt toll. Besonders auch für Pferdeliebhaber. Mittendrin sind die Bücher leider immer etwas zäh aber ansonsten top.
May 30, 2020
4,5⭐️
August 24, 2022
Det är alltid en fröjd att dyka ner i en ny bok av Jojo Moyes - för man VET att det kommer vara en bra bok. Jag gillar hur Moyes romaner är någon blandning mellan feelgood och literary ficiton, där det inte bara är fokus på kärleksparet utan också på så mycket annat, samtidigt som man vet att vad som än händer så kommer det sluta lyckligt. Man blir bara så varm i hjärtat.
Jag tycker att den här funkar även om du inte är hästintresserad, för att den innehåller så mycket fler teman och aspekter. Däremot så är det stor del hästar, och är du en person som inte alls är intresserad så är jag rädd för att delar i boken kommer vara långtråkiga för dig. Men för mig - ah, det var en fröjd att få läsa en hästbok igen, då det senast i princip vad böckerna om Sigge.
Jag hade lite problem med en scen där det kändes otroligt onödigt av Moyes att berätta hur exakt personen såg ut för att bara vara till för problem och obekvämlighet för Sarah, men det var inte något som tyngde ner boken för mig, utan mer bara något jag vill uppmärksamma.
Jag tycker att den här funkar även om du inte är hästintresserad, för att den innehåller så mycket fler teman och aspekter. Däremot så är det stor del hästar, och är du en person som inte alls är intresserad så är jag rädd för att delar i boken kommer vara långtråkiga för dig. Men för mig - ah, det var en fröjd att få läsa en hästbok igen, då det senast i princip vad böckerna om Sigge.
Jag hade lite problem med en scen där det kändes otroligt onödigt av Moyes att berätta hur exakt personen såg ut för att bara vara till för problem och obekvämlighet för Sarah, men det var inte något som tyngde ner boken för mig, utan mer bara något jag vill uppmärksamma.
March 16, 2019
Co to była za książka! Na poczatku nie mogłam się wkręcić (typowa Moyes), ale potem już było cudownie. Piękna, pełna emocji historia o rodzinie, zaufaniu, przyjaźni, poświęceniu... Bardzo polecam! ❤
January 9, 2020
Завладяваща история за постигане на мечтите, за упоритостта, любовта и устояване. Историята ще ви отнесе в света на едно четиринайсет годишно момиче, което ще ви трогне и ще ви даде ценен урок. Прекрасна книга.
August 21, 2024
Livros da ilha deserta #3.
Mais um para por na conta da minha incapacidade de ficar sem coisa pra ler.
Vou te dizer que minha amiga viu a capa desse livro dizendo que era uma história de amor e perguntou se era entre uma mulher e o cavalo, hahaha aprendi algumas coisas sobre cavalos, mas são 400 páginas sobre uma adolescente insuportável.
Mais um para por na conta da minha incapacidade de ficar sem coisa pra ler.
Vou te dizer que minha amiga viu a capa desse livro dizendo que era uma história de amor e perguntou se era entre uma mulher e o cavalo, hahaha aprendi algumas coisas sobre cavalos, mas são 400 páginas sobre uma adolescente insuportável.
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