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A review by emilyinherhead
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Slocumb’s first book, The Violin Conspiracy, was a hit for me, and this one did not disappoint either. He seems to have secured his spot as the musical thriller writer. He knows the world and the language, so the details are spot-on, and his characters feel very sympathetic and real.
I guessed part of the reveal this time around, but that didn’t diminish my enjoyment at all. It was so exciting to watch everything unfold and to be shocked by a few details that I didn’t see coming (I literally gasped and went “oh, damn!” at one part). And, like in The Violin Conspiracy, Slocumb is digging into some deeper issues here, like race and authorship and giving a voice to people who have been too long silenced. I heartily recommend Symphony of Secrets for mystery lovers of all sorts, but especially for musicians. Looking forward to whatever he writes next!
I guessed part of the reveal this time around, but that didn’t diminish my enjoyment at all. It was so exciting to watch everything unfold and to be shocked by a few details that I didn’t see coming (I literally gasped and went “oh, damn!” at one part). And, like in The Violin Conspiracy, Slocumb is digging into some deeper issues here, like race and authorship and giving a voice to people who have been too long silenced. I heartily recommend Symphony of Secrets for mystery lovers of all sorts, but especially for musicians. Looking forward to whatever he writes next!