A review by k_lee_reads_it
The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather

4.0

Thea is a musical/vocal prodigy. Born one of many children to the local Moonstone, Colorado preacher, she could have been lost in the shuffle, but her mother didn't allow it.

Thea received piano lessons and eventually, through the death of a caring man, she is sent to Chicago to study music. With the help of more caring teachers/mentors, and some not so caring, she changes to singing and develops into a operatic star.

Thea's story is one of a developing artist. It is fascinating, and at this second reading, I still love it, but it is too long.