A beautifully written, strikingly accomplished debut novel about love, music, and the complex relationship between mothers and daughters —at ...
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Oct 08, 2010
Ben
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I went through alternating appraisals of Overture. At first I thought it was boring, then sweet, then sickeningly romantic (if I ever hear the words "torrid but virginal liaison" again, I will snap, I swear), and finally, musical.
I can't say I like the main character. She is one of those people who feels a constant, almost pathological, need to sabotage her own happiness. And I just can't accept that philosophy--even in the name of art. I couldn't help but yell at Tasha More...
I can't say I like the main character. She is one of those people who feels a constant, almost pathological, need to sabotage her own happiness. And I just can't accept that philosophy--even in the name of art. I couldn't help but yell at Tasha More...
Aug 17, 2009
Shari
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Natasha Darsky is a musical (violin) protégé – but an interesting one who leads an interesting and introspective life. I thought the book would be about an art snob but in fact the relationship between Natasha and her daughter was really very interesting – much more interesting than her relationships with men.
Dec 16, 2010
Robyn
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I tried...I honestly tried. I was intrigued by the summary of the plot, but the story itself wreaked of a disgustingly pretentious attitude. It focuses on the egocentric, holier than thou artistic crowd that I despise (and as an art student, I feel it ruins the reputation of any art in general) and quite frankly, it's hard to stomach. The author attempts to describe the passion the main character feels for her music, and her boyfriend, but it's very unbelievable and unconvincing. Especially
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Feb 03, 2012
Heather
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This was an amazingly well-written and engaging novel. It's not heavily plot-driven or a particularly quick read, but the prose were so carefully crafted--it felt like each word and sentence were meticulously chosen and formulated.
For the reader to truly enjoy this book to its fullest, it helps to know more than the average would about classical music. That said, even without this knowledge, the book's an enjoyable and compelling read.
I look forward to reading other, fu More...
For the reader to truly enjoy this book to its fullest, it helps to know more than the average would about classical music. That said, even without this knowledge, the book's an enjoyable and compelling read.
I look forward to reading other, fu More...
Feb 03, 2012
Debbie
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I did not buy the great love between Tasha and Jean-Paul. The mother-daughter relationship I thought was wonderful (not anything like mine with mother or daughter). Tasha seemed pretty cold about her relationships - maybe all her passion really went into her music. Loved the ending.
May 06, 2011
Hubert
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Currently in the middle of reading this short tome. Funny to read, about Harvard composers, highly unedited, some parts rather simple and implausible. But still fun and funny.
Jan 23, 2008
Anne
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My boyfriend new this author while he was at Harvard. I think it was a good first novel for her. Well written, though hard to relate to the main character.
Mar 30, 2007
The powers of symphony on a human soul. A show of strength from a mother to a daughter. This is one of those hit or miss books, and i really loved it.
Feb 03, 2012
Karen
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I read it in about a day. Obviously enjoyed. A good read for summer beach (or in our case January beach). I liked it. 3.65 stars.
Jan 08, 2008
Indrany
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B's college friend's first novel. Reminiscent of her mother's work. Entertaining, but not earth-shaking.
Feb 03, 2008
Marsha
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Lovely read. Insightful and loving portrayal of family relationships as well as creative process.
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