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More like 3.5 stars. This was a page turner.
I had some issues with this book...it is definitely
geared to New Yorkers, wraps up a little too tidily...and the protagonist's kid just seemed so unrealistic to me. To go through all of the upheaval and trauma that he does...and his biggest rebellion is giving up the violin. Really?? ...more
I had some issues with this book...it is definitely
geared to New Yorkers, wraps up a little too tidily...and the protagonist's kid just seemed so unrealistic to me. To go through all of the upheaval and trauma that he does...and his biggest rebellion is giving up the violin. Really?? ...more

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