A review by hheartbooks
Diva by Daisy Goodwin

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

3.25

While I would not say I necessarily enjoyed the listening experience, I can say I learned so much about opera and about Maria Callas. Because the author delved into her early life, marriage, friendships/affair, I feel like I understood her motivations and desires. I can't say there was a single character I liked and that did make it hard, at times, to continue listening. I did appreciate the interview with the author at the end of this audiobook and all the snippets of opera. Overall, not a book I'd recommend to just anyone but a very educational experience for this reader. 
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