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amandadelbrocco's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
3.5
For being marketed as a mystery/thriller, that sure was lacking in this book. Overall I thought the social commentary made the book worth reading but I think this would be better marketed as literary fiction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Stalking, and Slavery
ladyzbyrd's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a fun and emotional read. I was so angry and sad the whole way through, scattered with bits of joy, only to be turned to rage again and again. What a way to mess with a reader’s heart and still come out of the book and say yes, this was an amazing read!
There were definitely some parts that’s defy realism when it comes to procedures in various fields that made certain scenes difficult to believe, and I had to set that aside. Reading this slower on my second go around with a group, I ended up in several rabbit holes, mostly due to the above-mentioned procedures in different scenes.
There were definitely some parts that’s defy realism when it comes to procedures in various fields that made certain scenes difficult to believe, and I had to set that aside. Reading this slower on my second go around with a group, I ended up in several rabbit holes, mostly due to the above-mentioned procedures in different scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Stalking, and Bullying
onegalonelife27's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
This is the most intriguing mystery! We’re taking step by step of what happened on the day a ten million dollar gets stolen and one’s man journey to not just discovering this violin, but trying to reclaim it back.
Most of the book takes place in the past, building up Ray’s circumstances-his early start, discovery of the violin’s worth, the forces trying to take it away from him before the theft, adding real emotion to not only the violin’s loss but Ray’s struggle to get it back. It also makes you want to root for Ray, as you follow his struggles in trying to follow his passions. Also slap all the racists that he faced.
I have to admit I don’t understand some of the characters’ motivations. I often found myself going “Why…why are you like this? Why are you doing this?” Even after finishing, I still couldn’t understand why some characters did what they did. Yet I suppose that constant questioning did make it seem like anyone could have stolen the violin. Though maybe some more concrete backstory may have helped understand them a bit better.
I found myself just sitting the last two hours to hear the conclusion of this great piece. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a different kind of mystery! Also left me with a craving for classical music.
Most of the book takes place in the past, building up Ray’s circumstances-his early start, discovery of the violin’s worth, the forces trying to take it away from him before the theft, adding real emotion to not only the violin’s loss but Ray’s struggle to get it back. It also makes you want to root for Ray, as you follow his struggles in trying to follow his passions. Also slap all the racists that he faced.
I have to admit I don’t understand some of the characters’ motivations. I often found myself going “Why…why are you like this? Why are you doing this?” Even after finishing, I still couldn’t understand why some characters did what they did. Yet I suppose that constant questioning did make it seem like anyone could have stolen the violin. Though maybe some more concrete backstory may have helped understand them a bit better.
I found myself just sitting the last two hours to hear the conclusion of this great piece. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a different kind of mystery! Also left me with a craving for classical music.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Police brutality and Stalking
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