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judyfranz's review
2.0
Mystery, history and relationships. Some surprises but mostly uncomplicated storyline.
zoer03's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book very cozy and warm and the words are very poetic and descriptive. For a translation this is perfect or as perfect as it can be it was definitely a joy to read
summerpo's review against another edition
3.0
A little too predictable. Not bad exactly, just not terribly memorable either.
arojo1's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a long time to finish this book, partly because I was enamored with the historical portion of Rose and Helen, and quite bored with the present day chapters. I loved the concept and the idea of the story so I continued to read on. I think the last 200 pages are the best, when things start to happen. A wonderful story of love, tragedy, fame, early endings, and new beginnings.
domicspinnwand's review against another edition
3.0
Na jaaaa.. Das war mein erstes Hörbuch aus der Bücherei, bei dem die Hörbuch-Online funktioniert hat - ich muss es halt aufs Smartphone werfen statt auf den MP3 Player. Die Story ist aber eher so mittel - hätte ichs gekauft, hätte ich mich wohl geärgert. Die Verwandtschaftsverhältnisse mit der besten Freundin am Schluss fand ich dann auch etwas too much. OK, solide Unterhaltung, aber mehr auch nicht.
mwood4258's review
5.0
Great story.
This book tells a very interesting story while solving the mystery of the violin with the rose on it. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This book tells a very interesting story while solving the mystery of the violin with the rose on it. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
dharma130's review
3.0
Listened to this on Audible. At times it dragged, and the narrator's voice was nasally and annoying. But it was a pretty good story.
veliciajerus's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
holmstead's review
4.0
Show of hands for those that don’t mind when one of the many mysteries of a book doesn’t have closure...Anybody? No one? That’s right! Nobody! I was so prepared to give this book all the stars right until the last page read. I adored this book and will treasure it always. It shares so many beautiful visuals of areas in Indonesia. I enjoyed learning so much. I adored all the characters, even the less than desired ones (there’s only 1 or 2).
If you love a beautiful, sad, mysterious story that also involves a violin and its music, please give this one a try. Just don’t expect the answer to a MAIN mystery in the book. ;)
If you love a beautiful, sad, mysterious story that also involves a violin and its music, please give this one a try. Just don’t expect the answer to a MAIN mystery in the book. ;)