A review by nini23
The Silver Swan by Elena Delbanco
2.0
2.5 stars
A bit disappointing, I went into this expecting a novel form of The Red Violin, one of my favourite movies. There wasn't even that much itself about classical music or the intricacies of cello performance! Resembled more a soap opera complete with birth secrets, pregnancy, daddy issues, tumultuous romance and of course the evil meddling mother. Rich beautiful characters traveling the world leading glamorous drama-filled lives. Protagonists naturally infused with musical talent yet Mariana gives up her performing career without a satisfactory explanation. Full of tropes and cliches with little character development.
A bit disappointing, I went into this expecting a novel form of The Red Violin, one of my favourite movies. There wasn't even that much itself about classical music or the intricacies of cello performance! Resembled more a soap opera complete with birth secrets, pregnancy, daddy issues, tumultuous romance and of course the evil meddling mother. Rich beautiful characters traveling the world leading glamorous drama-filled lives. Protagonists naturally infused with musical talent yet Mariana gives up her performing career without a satisfactory explanation. Full of tropes and cliches with little character development.