"At turns riveting, hilarious and bittersweet, Bunheads
provides a backstage pass into the world of elite New York City ballet
dancers. I got swept up in their routines and habits, their triumphs and
disappointments, and their deep friendships, which thrive even in the
face of fierce competition. This is at once a romantic page-turner and a
thoughtful exploration of just how much true artists are willing to
give up for their art." J. Courtney Sullivan, author of Commencement and Maine
"Exhilaration
and drudgery, passion and exhaustion, exist side by side for dancers in
the exalted Manhattan Ballet, a world unto itself, which Flack (a
former New York City Ballet dancer) brings vividly to life in this
strong debut." Publishers Weekly
Sophie
Flack danced with the New York City Ballet from 2000 until 2009. She is
currently studying English at Columbia University. Bunheads is her first novel.
"At turns riveting, hilarious and bittersweet, Bunheads
provides a backstage pass into the world of elite New York City ballet
dancers. I got swept up in their routines and habits, their triumphs and
disappointments, and their deep friendships, which thrive even in the
face of fierce competition. This is at once a romantic page-turner and a
thoughtful exploration of just how much true artists are willing to
give up for their art."
