A Life's Music by Andreï Makine

A Life's Music

Andreï Makine with Geoffrey Strachan (Translator)

106 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical music reflective medium-paced
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"In a snowbound railway station deep in the Soviet Union, a stranded passenger comes across an old man playing the piano in the dark, silent tears rolling down his cheeks. Once on the train to Moscow he begins to tell his story: a tale of loss, lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 73%
sad 53%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
informative 13%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.85

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