Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo

Ballad for Sophie

Filipe Melo with Juan Cavia (Illustrator), Gabriela Soares (Translator)

305 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical informative inspiring tense fast-paced

Description

A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption. 1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest br...

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Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 59%
sad 48%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 38%
dark 27%
funny 17%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 8%
tense 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.66

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