Review: Historical events weave seamlessly through this elegant novel

By Stephanie Johnson

New Zealand Listener·

18 Oct, 2023 03:00 AM5 mins to read

Watch Us Dance by Leïla Slimani, translated by Sam Taylor. Photo / Supplied

Watch Us Dance by Leïla Slimani, translated by Sam Taylor. Photo / Supplied

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