Private Lessons by Cynthia Salaysay

Private Lessons

Cynthia Salaysay

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary music young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In a standout debut for the #MeToo era, a young pianist devotes herself to her art — and to the demanding, charismatic teacher she idolizes.After seventeen-year-old Claire Alalay’s father's death, only music has helped her channel her grief. Clair...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
dark 50%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.18

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