The Dance and the Diamond Sky
Genre: Voice-driven literary fiction
Sub-label: Political coming-of-consciousness (1969)
The Dance and the Diamond Sky is an explosive coming-of-age saga about love, politics, and personal choice. A divided nation forces a close-knit circle of intimate friends to decide what they’re willing to risk—or change within themselves—before history chooses for them.
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“An amazing book, beautifully written, about a critical time in our country’s history. Though this coming of age tale is about a time decades removed, The Dance and the Diamond Sky generates wisdom that directly reflects upon the internal and external struggles we face today. There are no cliches here. There is humor, plenty of drama, and a great ending. A story that needed to be written finally was. . . .”
“ .... From the first page I felt like I’d traveled back in time. There’s a lyricism to both the language and the plot that’s mesmerizing..... Gary Marks is a clear talent.”