Private Lessons by Cynthia Salaysay

Private Lessons

Cynthia Salaysay

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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. Clai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
dark 66%
sad 66%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.2

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