Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo

Ballad for Sophie

Filipe Melo with Juan Cavia (Illustrator), Gabriela Soares (Translator)

305 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption. 1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,091 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 58%
sad 48%
inspiring 41%
hopeful 34%
dark 23%
funny 17%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
challenging 5%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 40%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.63

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