A review by james303
The Conductor by Sarah Quigley

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The story was well-written and main characters - Elias, Nikolai and Shostakovich - written so they and their tragic circumstances could be emphasised with. A very original piece of historical fiction, which compellingly evoked Leningrad during war - horrifying and affirming in equal measure.