Lord of the Dance

by Andrew M. Greeley

Book Overview

A classic tale by one of America's most beloved storytellers. High in the cold skies above China, Daniel Farrell flew alone, a spy pilot on secret surveillance. It was to be his last mission. . . .... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446512923
• ISBN13: 9780446512923
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 401 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of his finest and most memorable

Noelle's and Daniel's resurrection stories are symbolic of someone else's and will stay with you long after you place the book lovingly on the shelf. I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

Lord of the dance...

Again, Greeley paints a picture of the lives of an Irish Catholic family. Strangely enough, I read this book before I read Ascent Into Hell, and I have yet to read Thy Brother's Wife. I'm moving backwards in the series, but it still makes sense. I liked this book a lot more than Ascent. It is more down to earth, familial, and just plain easier to understand. I can relate pretty well to the girl. I can't seem to remember her name, but the green eyes, long red hair, pale irish skin are what graced the cover of the edition that I read. It's horrible the things she has to go through, but the book is worth it in the end. A must-read for anyone who likes their faith and would like to see it tested.

Of all Father G's books, I still like this one best.

My introduction to the Irish-American mileu, and what fun it was! This story comes across as a 1940's movie plot with a modern twist. It's a wonderful journey into nostagia for anyone who remembers the Korean War, or grew up in that era (like me) , but it's a mystery, too, and so much more. Father G. has an an uncanny ability to enter a woman's mind and let the reader in at the same time. I've often wondered how he developed such insight and compassion for the human condition and I think I've figured out his source--the confessional! If you like the series "Touched By An Angel," you'll love Andrew Greeley's books. I've read them all and all I can say is "Keep 'em coming, Father G!"