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A review by thejmo78
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia
4.0
I decided to read this book because I loved Racculia's unique voice in "Tuesday Mooney," and I hoped "Bellweather" would be similarly exceptional. I was not disappointed (and not just because Racculia obviously appreciates David Bowie's genius as much as I do).
"Bellweather" is a full symphony in itself - with crescendos aplenty. It's a fantastic mix of Shining-reminiscent horror, frantic and naive teenagers experiencing coming-of-age dramas, sociopathic villains, guilt-ridden narrators, and the age-old quest to ensure one's life has meaning. And, of course, the power of music to transform.
The book follows a set of narrators in different stages of life who all become connected physically and emotionally by the time the notes fade. Each narrator has a singular voice - but inevitably they are all on the same quest to find meaning, self-fulfillment and forgiveness.
"Bellweather" is a full symphony in itself - with crescendos aplenty. It's a fantastic mix of Shining-reminiscent horror, frantic and naive teenagers experiencing coming-of-age dramas, sociopathic villains, guilt-ridden narrators, and the age-old quest to ensure one's life has meaning. And, of course, the power of music to transform.
The book follows a set of narrators in different stages of life who all become connected physically and emotionally by the time the notes fade. Each narrator has a singular voice - but inevitably they are all on the same quest to find meaning, self-fulfillment and forgiveness.