After the Dancing Days
After the Dancing Days
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Kansas City, Missouri • 1910s
2000
YA
12-15 years
650L
Super Short Summary
After the Dancing Days by Margaret I. Rostkowski follows Anne, a young girl in post-World War I America. As she navigates this new world, Anne forms unexpected relationships with wounded soldiers, expanding her understanding of war, healing, and compassion. This journey profoundly influences her perspective on family, friendship, and the complexities of human nature.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Margaret I. Rostkowski's After the Dancing Days receives praise for its sensitive exploration of post-World War I themes and character depth. Reviews commend its realistic portrayal of healing and personal growth. Some critics note a slower pace and predictability. Overall, it offers a thoughtful narrative on trauma and reconciliation.
Who Should Read After the Dancing Days?
A reader who would enjoy After the Dancing Days by Margaret I. Rostkowski is likely interested in historical fiction with a focus on post-World War I America. Fans of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery or The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley may find the emotional growth and healing themes appealing.
1,134 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Kansas City, Missouri • 1910s
2000
YA
12-15 years
650L
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