Slow Dance

A Novel

De: Rainbow Rowell

Narrado por: Rebecca Lowman

A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell comes Slow Dance – her smartest, funniest, most romantic novel yet.

“If you, like me, think thirty-somethings methodically working through their issues is very hot, Slow Dance is the book for you. The people in it feel like people you know or maybe even people you’ve been. Slow Dance is sexy, sweet, wise, and nostalgic—Jane Austen’s Persuasion for our times.”

— Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Back in high school, everybody thought Shiloh and Cary would end up together . . . everybody but Shiloh and Cary.

They were just friends. Best friends. They spent entire summers sitting on Shiloh’s porch steps, dreaming about the future. They promised each other that, no matter what, their friendship would never change.

Well, Shiloh did go to college, and Cary did join the Navy. And yet, somehow, everything changed.

Now Shiloh’s thirty-three, and it’s been fourteen years since she talked to Cary. She’s been married and divorced. She has two kids. And she’s back living in the same house she grew up in. Her life is nothing like she planned.

When she’s invited to an old friend’s wedding, all Shiloh can think about is whether Cary will be there—and whether she hopes he will be. Would Cary even want to talk to her? After everything?

The answer is yes. And yes. And yes.

Slow Dance is the story of two kids who fell in love before they knew enough about love to recognize it. . . Two friends who lost everything. . . Two adults who just feel lost.

It’s the story of Shiloh and Cary, who everyone thought would end up together, trying to find their way back to the start.

©2024 Rainbow Rowell (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Reseñas de la Crítica

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK

“A will-they, won't-they second chance romance for the ages, this one is poised to be one of summer's breakout hits.” —PEOPLE

“Sexy, sweet, wise, and nostalgic – Jane Austen’s Persuasion for our times.” — Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

“Deeply human, profoundly romantic. Rowell will break your heart and you’ll thank her for it.” — Leigh Bardugo

“I loved every page of Slow Dance, a book that is romantic to its core, and as funny and smart as its wonderful characters.” — Emma Straub

Good character development

So I didn’t like or dislike this one. It’s very long. And the characters are very much brought to life. That being said, I didn’t love Shiloh. But, I didn’t dislike her. I think I just didn’t relate to some of her tendencies.
I would not listen again. Narrator did great. I’m not super familiar with her. But, if you like lengthy disfunctional family stories, you’d probably like this.

It was fine

This book was fine, but I honestly don’t see what all the fuss is about. It’s more of a character study than anything, and somewhat anti-climactic.

A moving love story!

A quick read that travels from a childhood friendship into adulthood. Family drama and illnesses. A love story about the truest form of love.

Rainbow being Rainbow

If you love her other books this one will not disappoint. The authors voice comes through like all her books. My only dislike was the ending just seemed to fizzle a bit. Great characters and story. Can wait for her next book.

GREAT!!!

This was my first solo audiobook and I am hooked. The prose is gorgeous and I loved it!

My favorite so far!

Really beautiful story. I have loved all of Rainbow’s books but this is one of my favorites. I’m a sucker for a friends-lovers romance. These characters feel familiar to me. They feel like people I grew up with. I love them.

So authentic!

I loved this story! So well written and heartfelt and true to life. The book moves forward in a way that is so satisfying. An HEA for me is this kind of connection through all the times.

Slow burn

I thought the narrator was great, but I thought it had a little bit of a slow start. Once I was invested in Shiloh and Cary’s slow burn of a relationship though, I needed to find out what happened to their relationship and how their story would end.

This book was everything.

There were moments when it hurt and so many moments that it was just so good. The characters were real and flawed and wonderful. Their story was beautiful. I loved it!

Loved the characters!

Lovely story, the characters are so vivid and real. I was really pulling for them. Great narration too.