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sabrimi's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kdavis's review against another edition
5.0
Coming of age story told through the eyes a young man growing up in Detroit following the riots. Chock full of humor, 1970's nostolgia, Detroit love, and musical references. Recommended for anyone who has had to keep it together when everything is falling apart.
I just found a Spotify playlist of the songs, so if I read again, I'll listen as I go along.
I just found a Spotify playlist of the songs, so if I read again, I'll listen as I go along.
kzookev's review against another edition
5.0
The first great book I’ve read published this year. Zadoorian has accurately depicts the feelings one has as a teen discovering music for the first time. Older readers will love it for the nostalgia and teen readers will love it because the feeling of hearing a tune you’ll love for life is essential to growing up. This one will sit with me for a long time.
patsaintsfan's review against another edition
3.0
If I could, I go with 3.5 Stars for this novel. I quite enjoyed the beginning of this book, but I found the middle to drag on a bit too much for my liking. There are many things that I liked about the writing, the music, and journey of Danny, so I would recommend the book, but it's not one I'd pick up again. I won this through a librarything giveaway, and these are my honest thoughts regarding this novel.
beth_j42's review against another edition
5.0
A love letter to radio, vinyl, and how music changes your life.
brookeygira's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this. So many nostalgic Detroit suburb references. Fantastic character development. My only complaint is that I wish I could continue to follow Danny and his trek into adulthood. Will he survive the end of high school? Will he attend Specs Howard and reach his goal of becoming a radio DJ? Will Danny's mom make it through her addiction, her pain, her grief? Will he? Does Danny ever listen to the Beautiful Music his father once loved and shared with him?
And finally, when will this be made into a movie because it has screenplay written all over it?
And finally, when will this be made into a movie because it has screenplay written all over it?
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