Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo

Ballad for Sophie

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

310 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

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 brin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 61%
sad 47%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 37%
dark 25%
funny 16%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.65

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