The Song of Names by Norman Lebrecht

The Song of Names

Norman Lebrecht

311 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Martin Simmonds’ father tells him, “Never trust a musician when he speaks about love.” The advice comes too late. Martin already loves Dovidl Rapoport, an eerily gifted Polish violin prodigy whose parents left him in the Simmonds’s care before the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.23

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