{"product_id":"the-dragon-cant-dance-a-novel","title":"The Dragon Can't Dance: A Novel","description":"Lovelace's classic novel of Carnival. Carnival takes on social and political importance in this recognized classic. The people of the shantytown Calvary Hill, usually invisible to the rest of society, join the throng and flaunt their neighborhood personas in masquerade during Carnival. Aldrick, the dashing \"king of the Hill,\" becomes a glorious, dancing dragon; his lovely Sylvia, a princess; Fisheye, rebel idealist, a fierce steel band contestant; and Philo, Calypso songwriter, a star. Then a business sponsors Fisheye's band, Philo gets a hit song, and Sylvia leaves the Hill with a prosperous older man. For Aldrick, it will take one more masquerade―this time, involving guns and hostages―before the illusion of power becomes reality.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0892552727\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0892552727.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lovelace, Earl\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41403946008634,"sku":"DBV.0892552727.G","price":4.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0892552727-0.jpg?v=1778433627","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-dragon-cant-dance-a-novel","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}