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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Bittersweet with a touch more sweet than bitter. Real life with a touch of magic. Real love, both heart-swell and heartache.
There is something about Ms. Joyce’s stories. They seem simple (and are) but then they aren’t. Learned about music that I probably should have learned in school.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a delightful read on many levels but perhaps my favorite aspect was the descriptions of the songs mentioned in the book. I highly recommend searching for and listening to the songs mentioned while you are reading about said song. It was a wonderfully new sensation for me.
I loved this book. Great characters and the music! Check out the Spotify playlist at the back of the book to listen along with Frank and Ilse.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
fast-paced
reflective
slow-paced
Once again, Rachel Joyce has written another delight! I loved this cast of characters and the fact that there were several layers to the story. The sense of change over decades felt so real and sadly familiar. And the music! I have several titles I now want to look up.