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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
I picked this up because I was still riding the wave from High Fidelity but obviously it's a very different book. It's a romance, but a bit more of a drama than I was expecting. I didn't love the setup for the ending, as it strained my suspension of disbelief, but it was a satisfying read.
This is my favorite kind of book: Great cast of unique characters, and you love them all for different reasons. The writing style is easy without being YA. The emotional impact and anticipation is complex but not stressful. Loved it.
A charming gentle read. Romanticism in the (almost) modern day.
I love the way the story moves through time and circles forward to a time where vinyl is again interesting, and love is re-kindled.
It is Frank’s salvation.
I love the way the story moves through time and circles forward to a time where vinyl is again interesting, and love is re-kindled.
It is Frank’s salvation.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I liked it more earlier on. Then it began to drag and repeat. I enjoyed the different musician anecdotes throughout but those were really the highlights. Also, for a book who's protagonist rallied against trends in music for entire thing I find it hilarious that such a passing musical fad was the device the author chose to rescue said character.
This was an absolutely delightful, lovely novel about friendship, community, finding unexpected love, and most of all: music... how music can completely define, shape, and change lives, as well as bring people together. I loved it. Refreshing, heartbreaking, tender, and emotional without being sappy. I look forward to reading more of Rachel Joyce's books after this one.