Every once in awhile, I come across an extremely powerful book that actually transforms me - Waterfall Dance by Andrew Quinn is just such a book.
Both the cover art and the summary given on Waterfall Dance intrigued me from the very moment I lay eyes upon it. I was so excited to finally get to read this book, and I admit, Andrew Quinn's novel did not disappoint me in the least.
With unexpected, and delightful, twists and turns, Waterfall Dance tells the story of a criminal court case that quickly grabs media attention and astounds the world. During the trial of Emily, an animal activist, her lawyer, Will, manages to obtain a first in legal courts - allowing an ape to testify! Sparks, the ape, is an absolutely fabulous character, and through a rather unique invention Sparks is able to express his thoughts in human language- and does so in a court of law.
Throughout this novel, one discovers moments you hadn't expected, and characters to delight you. Once I read the first page - I was hooked!!! I laughed, I cried and read with fixed attention. Waterfall Dance is without doubt, one of the BEST books I have ever read.
Andrew Quinn's book is full of compassion and touched me deeply. Never again will I pick up a cosmetic, without first considering how it came to be. Never again will I just an animal, but will forever wonder about the deeper level of their existence. Do they feel as we do? After all, we already know the compassion of elephants to a fallen loved one. Can the other species really be so different?
Bravo, Andrew Quinn, Waterfall Dance is a fabulous read - and one I will be sure to rant about to everyone I know!!!
I received this book for free from Goodreads, 1st Reads to review. I am a member of goodreads, librarything, Book Divas, black velvet seductions and the Penguin Book Club.
