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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I have to say I had mixed feelings about this book. I was really excited to read it because I had no idea what it was about but I knew it had to deal with a music shop. Initially, I found the story to be quirky but also heart warming. I really liked the set-up of the little community, which each little shop adding something different to the mix. that being said, I never truly felt connected to any of the characters. This book is very much from the standpoint of an observer. I felt like I wanted to connect with Frank and Isle, but because they were so distant with one another, it was hard to connect with either or them. Truth be told, even though I knew this was a love story, I was surprised they got the "I love you" point so quickly, as I didn't see many signs of that in the build up to it. A big saving grace of the story is that Joyce uses stories about music to help us understand characters better and helps us see how single songs or pieces can save people in ways they didn't know they needed. As a musician myself, I wholly agree with that. Although I found the flash mob part at the end to be cute, it was kind of unrealistic to me and seemed just like a quick wrap-up to have a way to finish the book. Same with the epilogue, I didn't feel like it added much to the book other than acting as a bow on top. I don't know, maybe I expected more from this, which is why it lead to a 3/5 review.
sad
slow-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A cozy read, perfect for lovers of music! I found the ending to be a bit unrealistic but liked it nonetheless.
This book reminded me of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and of course The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. The characters were quirky but loveable, and the reader gets swept into their lives. It left me feeling warm and hopeful that sometimes life really does take turns that lead to happy endings.
Loved it! Like a mashup of High Fidelity and a great Nora Ephron romantic comedy from the 90s.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes