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jkull_10's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
katiegilley's review against another edition
4.0
I borrowed The Final Revival of Opal & Nev from Libby twice, and both times thought, this would be amazing on audio! I kept waiting for my state to purchase an audio copy of the book and they never did, so I decided to use an Audible credit. And I was right: this book is amazing on audio! It’s a mock-documentary about Opal and Nev: musicians in a rock band in the 70s. Opal is a young black woman who grew up in Detroit and Nev is a skinny, red headed Brit. I think you can do the math, especially when the multiplier is the 1970s.
This reminded me a lot of Daisy Jones and the Six, but really dug into race in America. Opal is a fascinating character and I enjoyed listening to her tell her history and her side of the story. This book asks us to think about what we’re willing to tolerate and what we’re willing to sacrifice to ensure equal treatment in the US. The ending is heartbreaking and superb. Totally worth waiting for on audio!
This reminded me a lot of Daisy Jones and the Six, but really dug into race in America. Opal is a fascinating character and I enjoyed listening to her tell her history and her side of the story. This book asks us to think about what we’re willing to tolerate and what we’re willing to sacrifice to ensure equal treatment in the US. The ending is heartbreaking and superb. Totally worth waiting for on audio!
shikwe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
shewhoturnsallpages7834's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
coralreef's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lisamchuk's review against another edition
4.0
The obvious comparison here is Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - but this story is maybe better? While the comparisons are strong, Opal and Nev seems to infuse more current societal influences that make this a read for the times, both a song and a story. I found it a bit of a roller coaster, enjoying certain parts more than others, but overall it was a good read.
svenseven's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Opal and nev will be reuniting for their first concert In 40 years. What led to their breakup and why are they getting tge band back together?
What an interesting look at 40 years of music. The trends and influences, who gets popular and who struggles. How does race affect your career or how people view you.
The best part if this book was the interview snippets. Seeing how different characters viewed an event differently. It was always consistent with their world view and added depth snd nuance to the events.
Opal Is the most fascinating character. Her rise to fame and struggle to regain it in her solo career. The socially conciscous punk rock of th 80's. Trying to help people in her weird and off beat way alienating the people in power that could resurrect her career.
The concert event at the end of the book did a great job putting you in a music festival. It felt like you were there. It's a perfect ending for this book.
What an interesting look at 40 years of music. The trends and influences, who gets popular and who struggles. How does race affect your career or how people view you.
The best part if this book was the interview snippets. Seeing how different characters viewed an event differently. It was always consistent with their world view and added depth snd nuance to the events.
Opal Is the most fascinating character. Her rise to fame and struggle to regain it in her solo career. The socially conciscous punk rock of th 80's. Trying to help people in her weird and off beat way alienating the people in power that could resurrect her career.
The concert event at the end of the book did a great job putting you in a music festival. It felt like you were there. It's a perfect ending for this book.