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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I was back and forth with this one. I liked the characters but at times it felt really slow. I’d say 3.25 and I rounded down as there was a lot about it I did like but the ending didn’t work for me.
Lovely story about a community of friends and the love for music. I enjoyed every chapter, and cheered on Frank and Ilse. I downloaded albums and songs that were recommended - Aretha Franklin’s Spirit in the Dark will forever remind me of this book!
Light book. Slow read until the end. Really beautiful explanations of songs and a Spotify playlist to complete the reading experience.
enjoyed the parts about music but didn’t love the story. reminded me of a fredrick backman book. kind of slow and meandering.
This is another great Rachel Joyce book. I love her “quirky” characters and her writing style. This book was a bit slow getting started but then it took off and I just adored the ending. I think to fully enjoy this book you would have to have to have a background in all types of music (including classical) as it really adds to the story of you know some of the musical pieces described in the book. Like the other Rachel Joyce book I have read there are a few subplots happening which I really enjoy as a writing style. 4.5/5
feel very meh about this book. started out slow, picked up a little in the middle and i was enjoying, but the ending was so corny. i did really enjoy all the descriptions of the music, especially specific songs and pieces. it also has a playlist at the end so you can listen to the songs as they’re being described. that was the best part of the book imo
This book was really beautiful. It was a kind story. A love story. A musical story. I think this book changed how I think about music a little bit. It certainly made me find more enjoyment it. I’m not sure if jay was the point of the book, but it certainly let has stuck with me!
This is a book that reminds me of us readers who love stories that take place in a bookshop because we love books! However, this is one for music lovers who love record stores which only sells vinyl. I enjoyed this a lot as my next favorite thing besides reading is music. I am not a vinyl collector myself but have always wanted to do it, just haven't done it yet.
This book follows the story of The Music Shop owner Frank in late 1980's England when the industry is changing from vinyl to cassette tapes and CDs. Frank is not a fan and refuses to sell anything other than vinyl as he is passionate about the format and music. The best thing that Frank does for his customer's is give them music that is specifically for them and how they are feeling or most importantly, what they need at that moment. Through this he has a great community on his street he has his shop at which is being targeted for gentrification development, leading to some of the problem's in his life.
The other part of this story is a love connection, which Frank has also sworn off due to his past that involves a strained relationship with his late mother. The main relationship arc is whether Frank will allow himself to love again and the choices he makes will determine the narrative of the rest of this story.
I enjoyed this overall thought it was a fun escape for my love of music but didn't really care about the relationship. I would have been okay without it, but I suppose I should have expected it. I just wanted a music store book with no love interest, but it's all good.
This book follows the story of The Music Shop owner Frank in late 1980's England when the industry is changing from vinyl to cassette tapes and CDs. Frank is not a fan and refuses to sell anything other than vinyl as he is passionate about the format and music. The best thing that Frank does for his customer's is give them music that is specifically for them and how they are feeling or most importantly, what they need at that moment. Through this he has a great community on his street he has his shop at which is being targeted for gentrification development, leading to some of the problem's in his life.
The other part of this story is a love connection, which Frank has also sworn off due to his past that involves a strained relationship with his late mother. The main relationship arc is whether Frank will allow himself to love again and the choices he makes will determine the narrative of the rest of this story.
I enjoyed this overall thought it was a fun escape for my love of music but didn't really care about the relationship. I would have been okay without it, but I suppose I should have expected it. I just wanted a music store book with no love interest, but it's all good.
Absolutely loved this. Quirky lovable but damaged characters, and a love affair with vinyl records. The transformative power of the right music at the right moment.