When We Danced on Water A Novel
When We Danced on Water by Evan Fallenberg, published by HarperCollins on May 17, 2011, is a novel that explores the intertwined lives of two individuals at different stages of life. At eighty-five, Teo, a renowned choreographer, contemplates retirement while reigniting his passions upon meeting Vivi, a waitress in Tel Aviv. Their connection brings forth not only the warmth of affection but also the complexities of their pasts, including Teo’s wartime experiences and Vivi’s time as an Israeli soldier.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of intimacy, identity, and the transformative power of art. As Teo and Vivi navigate their relationship, they confront the ghosts of their histories, spanning cities like Warsaw, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Tel Aviv. This edition, comprising 256 pages, presents a rich exploration of how love can emerge from tragedy and the enduring impact of personal and artistic expression.
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At eighty-five, Teo is ready to retire from the bombast and romance of life as one of the world’s most influential choreographers. But when he meets Vivi, a fortyish waitress at a Tel Aviv cafÉ, the fires of his youth flare back to life—his passion for a woman’s touch, his long-buried anguish at his wartime experiences, and his complex engagement with dance. Vivi’s life will change, too, as the warmth of Teo’s affection counterbalances her harrowing time as an Israeli soldier in an illicit relationship. For both, their investment in art, and indeed in life itself, will reawaken as the ghosts of their suppressed pasts—from Warsaw to Copenhagen, Berlin to Tel Aviv—cry out for forgiveness and healing.
With lustrous prose capturing the grit and fury of history and the breathtaking power of passion, When We Danced on Water is a compelling novel of intimacy and identity, art and ambition, and how love can truly transcend tragedy.
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