How to Find God on the Dance Floor by Marlene Rhein

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How to Find God on the Dance Floor

Marlene Rhein

112 pages

9798284410547, 06.03.25

Overall Rating = 4.66

Storyline & Concept = 4.5

Writing & Delivery = 4.5

Editorial = 5

Marlene Rhein’s How to Find God on the Dance Floor is an emotionally charged collection of poetry that explores the search for connection and meaning through the lens of movement. With vivid metaphors and honest inner narration, Rhein invites readers into a deeply personal journey of trying to find belonging in today’s modern world—where, for her, that place of refuge is the dance floor. Themes of identity, spiritual longing, and emotional vulnerability are expressed with intensity and clarity, drawing readers into her raw, yet relatable, experiences.

Rhein’s passion for dance - and the freedom it brings her - shines through in her writing. The dance floor becomes a powerful symbol—one that can represent different things for different readers, especially anyone who has ever struggled to feel seen in a time where society hides behind their phones. While some poems shift abruptly between metaphors and formatting styles, these transitions feel intentional, as though reflecting the inner chaos she’s navigating. Rhein’s storytelling engages the reader through the moments of chaos and clarity.

The tone of the collection leans toward darkness and longing, yet the poems ultimately leave readers with a sense of quiet strength. The free verse format flows naturally, making the collection accessible to both new and seasoned poetry lovers alike.

Sublime Line: “Through rhythmic writing and striking metaphors, Rhein guides readers on a journey where the dance floor becomes both refuge and revelation.”

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