A review by zanhoven
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

challenging dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I have mixed views of this novel. so much so that I've delayed writing a review for It. In some ways this novel is insightful - like the reactions of the classical world to Ray and the history of the violin. In other ways I found it frustratingly stereotypical in Its portrayal of characters. This novel deals with racism but also encourages it with stereotypes. Additionally, this novel appears to have a mixed idea of what type of novel it is, resulting in less fleshing out of ideas presented. You have the missing violin, Rays Journey, and Rays family history all competing for the readers attention. I wonder if the author may have been able to create a series or narrowed down the scope of the novel, It would have helped with me conflicted response. I enjoyed the premise and I definately became emotionally involved. I found so much to like about this novel, and yet I felt let down aswell. I would recommend this read.
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