A review by sandysmith
Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

What a lovely lovely read. Ellie lives with her manipulative husband, Clive, who meets Dan the Harp maker living a simple life. He gifts her a Harp, which Clive makes her return, so she visits Dan in secret to learn to play her Harp. Dan is written as if he is on the spectrum, but this is not specified their friendship develops. Both are introverted, and Ellie discovers that Dan has a 5 year old son that he knows nothing about. It is a truly lyrical and beautiful story. Fab stuff
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