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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
Had JD Jackson not read this to me, I would have abandoned it. Bland and predictable.
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
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
This book was like a breath of fresh air with it's unique plot points and perspective. Plowed through it and truly enjoyed it.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A nice story! “Conspiracy” seems like a bit of a strong word given the actual conspiracy/mystery was probably about a quarter of the book. I kept getting distracted by small details that seemed to contradict other details, and I often didn’t feel like the characters were more than caricatures. However, I really enjoyed the weaving of the past into the story and Grandma Nora is just the sweetest character!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely fantastic. Love this story and the character of Ray McMillan - also love the way the story went back and from present to past.
mysterious
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
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:
No
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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:
No
I loved this book so much! The pacing was perfect. The writing was exceptional, especially for someone who has no knowledge of classical music and that world. I feel like I learned a lot. I really appreciate the author's notes at the end. When reading the book I wondered whether some of the encounters were autobiographical, given the author is a classical musician. He confirmed that in the author's notes. I don't know if this is classified as a mystery or thriller but this is the level of mystery and thriller I would reach for.