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moshalala's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
cathyatratedreads's review against another edition
3.0
Cute book. Fairly engaging historical novel/period piece. Generally what you'd expect from this genre, except for a more sexual content than I would normally expect from this type of book set in the late 18th century. Interesting, somewhat informative. Generally enjoyable to read.
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lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
This books is historical fiction chronicling the life of a young Mozart and the Weber sisters. Four girls that each have a relationship of varying sorts with the young composer. Constanze eventually marries young Mozart, but there is much drama before the courtship takes place. An engaging read with beautifully drawn characters with an eye for detail regarding the often volatile family dynamic. I truly loved the characterization of Mozart - he seemed a true musical genius immersed in his work.
themadmadmadeline's review against another edition
3.0
Great little diddy about the romances and loves of Mozart. I'm a sucker for a little bit of history and romance. Very enjoyable.
jenmat1197's review against another edition
4.0
This is the story of the 4 Weber sisters who live in Mannaheim. They are a musical family performing in small venues when Wolfgang Mozart enters their lives. He falls for the second eldest daughter, Aloysia. She is very beautiful and a talented singer and Mozart plans to marry her. Unfortunately, his parents have other plans for him. Mozart's talents have already begun to show themselves, and his parents want him to focus on becoming successful and put of marriage until he is 30 years old.
He continues to put off Aloysia as he returns to Austria to continue to write operas and music. Aloysia then gets a job to sing in Vienna, and the whole family moves with her. Aloysia gets tired of waiting for Mozart, though, and falls in love with another man. Mozart is heartbroken, and delves into his work.
Meanwhile the other sisters are left with their mother. Their father has died and they are trying to care for a retched woman who never says a nice word to the girls. Josepha finally runs away, Sophia joins a convent, and that leaves Constanze at home with her mother. Mozart becomes a boarder at the girl's mother's house and soon finds himself falling for Constanze.
In the end, Constanze and Mozart wed. We know that their married life is short because Mozart dies at the age of 35.
The story does go back and forth between the girl's young lives, and Sophia as an elderly woman telling the story for an interview. I really liked this book. It was well written, and a light read, and I know that it has truth undertones. The author is clear that is basically historical fiction. Mozart was married to Constanze. He was from Austria. He did write fantastic music and operas. This book touches very lightly on his life and focuses mostly on the lives of the four girls.
I enjoyed it. I encourage you to read it. I find it amazing that Mozart - the brilliant musician - struggled so much to just survive almost his whole life. It is truly amazing.
He continues to put off Aloysia as he returns to Austria to continue to write operas and music. Aloysia then gets a job to sing in Vienna, and the whole family moves with her. Aloysia gets tired of waiting for Mozart, though, and falls in love with another man. Mozart is heartbroken, and delves into his work.
Meanwhile the other sisters are left with their mother. Their father has died and they are trying to care for a retched woman who never says a nice word to the girls. Josepha finally runs away, Sophia joins a convent, and that leaves Constanze at home with her mother. Mozart becomes a boarder at the girl's mother's house and soon finds himself falling for Constanze.
In the end, Constanze and Mozart wed. We know that their married life is short because Mozart dies at the age of 35.
The story does go back and forth between the girl's young lives, and Sophia as an elderly woman telling the story for an interview. I really liked this book. It was well written, and a light read, and I know that it has truth undertones. The author is clear that is basically historical fiction. Mozart was married to Constanze. He was from Austria. He did write fantastic music and operas. This book touches very lightly on his life and focuses mostly on the lives of the four girls.
I enjoyed it. I encourage you to read it. I find it amazing that Mozart - the brilliant musician - struggled so much to just survive almost his whole life. It is truly amazing.
jenmat1197's review
4.0
This is the story of the 4 Weber sisters who live in Mannaheim. They are a musical family performing in small venues when Wolfgang Mozart enters their lives. He falls for the second eldest daughter, Aloysia. She is very beautiful and a talented singer and Mozart plans to marry her. Unfortunately, his parents have other plans for him. Mozart's talents have already begun to show themselves, and his parents want him to focus on becoming successful and put of marriage until he is 30 years old.
He continues to put off Aloysia as he returns to Austria to continue to write operas and music. Aloysia then gets a job to sing in Vienna, and the whole family moves with her. Aloysia gets tired of waiting for Mozart, though, and falls in love with another man. Mozart is heartbroken, and delves into his work.
Meanwhile the other sisters are left with their mother. Their father has died and they are trying to care for a retched woman who never says a nice word to the girls. Josepha finally runs away, Sophia joins a convent, and that leaves Constanze at home with her mother. Mozart becomes a boarder at the girl's mother's house and soon finds himself falling for Constanze.
In the end, Constanze and Mozart wed. We know that their married life is short because Mozart dies at the age of 35.
The story does go back and forth between the girl's young lives, and Sophia as an elderly woman telling the story for an interview. I really liked this book. It was well written, and a light read, and I know that it has truth undertones. The author is clear that is basically historical fiction. Mozart was married to Constanze. He was from Austria. He did write fantastic music and operas. This book touches very lightly on his life and focuses mostly on the lives of the four girls.
I enjoyed it. I encourage you to read it. I find it amazing that Mozart - the brilliant musician - struggled so much to just survive almost his whole life. It is truly amazing.
He continues to put off Aloysia as he returns to Austria to continue to write operas and music. Aloysia then gets a job to sing in Vienna, and the whole family moves with her. Aloysia gets tired of waiting for Mozart, though, and falls in love with another man. Mozart is heartbroken, and delves into his work.
Meanwhile the other sisters are left with their mother. Their father has died and they are trying to care for a retched woman who never says a nice word to the girls. Josepha finally runs away, Sophia joins a convent, and that leaves Constanze at home with her mother. Mozart becomes a boarder at the girl's mother's house and soon finds himself falling for Constanze.
In the end, Constanze and Mozart wed. We know that their married life is short because Mozart dies at the age of 35.
The story does go back and forth between the girl's young lives, and Sophia as an elderly woman telling the story for an interview. I really liked this book. It was well written, and a light read, and I know that it has truth undertones. The author is clear that is basically historical fiction. Mozart was married to Constanze. He was from Austria. He did write fantastic music and operas. This book touches very lightly on his life and focuses mostly on the lives of the four girls.
I enjoyed it. I encourage you to read it. I find it amazing that Mozart - the brilliant musician - struggled so much to just survive almost his whole life. It is truly amazing.
oliviakateamerica's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jlange64's review against another edition
3.0
Historical fiction about young Mozart's involvement and eventual marriage of one of the Weber sisters. In the story you meet and learn all about the Weber family's four daughters and the story is told from their point of view. I enjoyed it but it was just ok.
imyerhero's review against another edition
3.0
I was looking forward to reading this book as a bit of a relaxation from struggling with the life of Andrew Jackson and was pleasantly surprised to find so much more within its covers. Cowell does a fantastic job of turning four women’s early lives into a novel that keeps the reader’s interest and makes us genuinely care about what happens to them.
The story introduces us to the Weber sisters – Josefa, Aloysia, Constanze, and Sophie (who is telling us this story). Each of them influences the musical genius Mozart in their own special way. Sophie becomes his confidant and friend, Aloysia captures his heart with her beauty and voice, Josefa commands his respect with her strength and courage, and Constanze’s personality changes his life forever.
Rather than focus solely on Mozart, which Cowell certainly could have done and gotten away with, the book follows the fortunes of the Weber family. Their mother is constantly trying to marry them off, while they all have their own ideas about their futures. Sometimes they are successful, and sometimes they find they’ve had their hearts shattered. Truly these women can capture your attention and hold it to the very last page.
The story introduces us to the Weber sisters – Josefa, Aloysia, Constanze, and Sophie (who is telling us this story). Each of them influences the musical genius Mozart in their own special way. Sophie becomes his confidant and friend, Aloysia captures his heart with her beauty and voice, Josefa commands his respect with her strength and courage, and Constanze’s personality changes his life forever.
Rather than focus solely on Mozart, which Cowell certainly could have done and gotten away with, the book follows the fortunes of the Weber family. Their mother is constantly trying to marry them off, while they all have their own ideas about their futures. Sometimes they are successful, and sometimes they find they’ve had their hearts shattered. Truly these women can capture your attention and hold it to the very last page.
thebabymochi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75