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272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781635570670
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Description
From acclaimed bestselling author James Runcie, a meditation on grief and music, told through the story of Bach's writing of the St. Matthew Passion.In 1727, Stefan Silbermann is a grief-stricken thirteen-year-old, struggling with the death of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 55%
inspiring 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15%Average rating
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Death, Death of parent
272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781635570670
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Description
From acclaimed bestselling author James Runcie, a meditation on grief and music, told through the story of Bach's writing of the St. Matthew Passion.In 1727, Stefan Silbermann is a grief-stricken thirteen-year-old, struggling with the death of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 55%
inspiring 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent