Dancing in the Dark by Peter Prendergast is a fictional novel based on a teenage girl called Jessica.Set in modern day Ireland, the author tells the story of Jessica's life, now that her popular rugby player brother has died in a car accident. Jessica didn't have a close relationship with her brother at all - she didn't even cry at his funeral! Since James' death Jessica wished that she had been closer to her brother before he died.
One night when Jessica was practising her dancing in her bedroom, James' ghost appeared. Throughout the novel James' ghost gives Jessica advice about her dancing, coaching her for the big competition ahead. During the competition Louisa tries to trip Jessica up, to prevent her from winning, but with James floating around in the audience Jessica is determined to win.
I found this book a bit boring at times, due to the lack of excitement. Also, the author didn't use much description which made it hard to know what was going on in some parts the story. I believe that this novel had so much potential, but because there was not enough detail and adventure at times, I can only give this novel 3 out of 5 stars.
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