Music of a Life: A Novel by Andreï Makine

Music of a Life: A Novel

Andreï Makine

120 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical music reflective medium-paced
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May 24, 1941: Alexeï Berg, a classical pianist, is set to perform his first solo concert in Moscow. But just before his début, his parents—his father a renowned playwright, and his mother a famed opera singer—are exposed for their political indisc...

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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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