A review by radballen
Stone Arabia by Dana Spiotta

4.0

Good advance reviews and a Facebook friend's recommendation convinced me to read this book (thanks, John!). I generally hesitate to read fiction that deals with music; it generally just doesn't ring true to me for some reason. This book, however, captures what's great about creativity and dips into music culture in a way that feels genuine and knowledgeable about the music itself. The basic premise of the book is discussed elsewhere by more articulate reviews than me, but I love the idea of a character who creates his own musical world unencumbered by having to engage with the outside world's reaction to it. Denise's revealing of Nik's Chronicles opens up a fascinating self-created music world.

I can't say enough good things about this short book. I devoured it in two days. It's definitely worth checking out.