Rebecca Newman

I wanted to like this book. Its resourceful heroine, series of adventures, and playful writing style are all traits that draw me to a book. So why did I give it only 5 stars? Because 1) I was dismayed at the sleazy, dismissive attitude it displayed toward belly dancing as a profession, and 2) It contains a large number of erroneous references to Middle Eastern culture. That's just plain sloppy. So I couldn't bring myself to give it more than 3 stars.

You can read my full detailed review on my web site: http://www.shira.net/books/breviews/newman-bellydancerinbarrelofoil.htm… (plus d'informations)