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A review by sueperlibrarian
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Loosely based on the rise and fall of a couple of famous folk/rock singers of the 70s, we meet Jesse, a rising star and his muse Jane. Jane is trying to break into the music industry with her band The Breakers, and gets a lucky break when Jesse cancels his appearance at a folk fest. What unfolds is passion, addiction, secrets, and lots of lyrics. If you grew up in this time, you’ll recognize a lot as this was when the lyrics of songs were so meaningful and carefully written.
I quite enjoyed this book. I know patrons are looking for a break fromWWII historical fiction and this might fit the bill. There’s some language and graphic sex scenes which might appeal more to romance readers than historical fiction readers, but it’s a nice change of pace. Schizophrenia, drug addiction, bullying and manipulation are so potential triggers.
4 solid stars.
Loosely based on the rise and fall of a couple of famous folk/rock singers of the 70s, we meet Jesse, a rising star and his muse Jane. Jane is trying to break into the music industry with her band The Breakers, and gets a lucky break when Jesse cancels his appearance at a folk fest. What unfolds is passion, addiction, secrets, and lots of lyrics. If you grew up in this time, you’ll recognize a lot as this was when the lyrics of songs were so meaningful and carefully written.
I quite enjoyed this book. I know patrons are looking for a break fromWWII historical fiction and this might fit the bill. There’s some language and graphic sex scenes which might appeal more to romance readers than historical fiction readers, but it’s a nice change of pace. Schizophrenia, drug addiction, bullying and manipulation are so potential triggers.
4 solid stars.