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erinr20's review
The concept seemed interesting but the writing wasn't very gripping & seemed a bit directionless - I might try this again in the future
jammydodger's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
hanlandxo's review
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andy1118's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dre_'s review against another edition
5.0
Read in mostly one sitting, on a balcony in Pigalle. Unforgettable.
quesatiya's review against another edition
3.75
very brief and very introspective! lacked some warmth/tenderness (?) but had some great lines! ("It occured to me that what I had transmitted to her, across four countries, was pain.") - 3.75
bleumingpages's review against another edition
2.0
Dnf @ 66%. This book is only ~200 pages long and yet I still had a hard time getting through it. The premise of a burnt out world-class pianist taking a break from performing and moving away to a small town to teach beginner lessons sounds incredibly up my alley, except the narration feels like it isn't going anywhere. Didn't like it as much as I should have but seeing how this is a widely beloved author this is most likely a me problem
nutfreenerd's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0