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The Violin Conspiracy
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I enjoyed this novel about a Black musician whose violin gets stolen, leading into a whodunit blended with our protagonist’s backstory. I thought Brendan Slocumb did an interesting job mixing the mystery/thriller genre with more of a literary fiction vibe. He writes honestly about our protagonist Ray’s love for his craft and the anti-Black racism he experiences along the way to achieve his dreams. I also appreciated Slocumb’s portrayal of the abuse Ray experienced from his family, especially the financial components. In the end I wouldn’t say the novel wow’ed me to the level of a five-star read – I thought the prose was okay to good and the blending of genres executed well but not amazingly. Still, the themes in The Violin Conspiracy are important and I’m glad Slocumb contributed his message to the world.
I'm a bit on the fence about whether to read Slocumb's second book. If you have feelings one way or the other feel free to share!
I enjoyed this novel about a Black musician whose violin gets stolen, leading into a whodunit blended with our protagonist’s backstory. I thought Brendan Slocumb did an interesting job mixing the mystery/thriller genre with more of a literary fiction vibe. He writes honestly about our protagonist Ray’s love for his craft and the anti-Black racism he experiences along the way to achieve his dreams. I also appreciated Slocumb’s portrayal of the abuse Ray experienced from his family, especially the financial components. In the end I wouldn’t say the novel wow’ed me to the level of a five-star read – I thought the prose was okay to good and the blending of genres executed well but not amazingly. Still, the themes in The Violin Conspiracy are important and I’m glad Slocumb contributed his message to the world.
I'm a bit on the fence about whether to read Slocumb's second book. If you have feelings one way or the other feel free to share!
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Jun 02, 2024 05:52PM
I think you’d like the second book! It’s similar vibes!
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I'll have to try this book again. I started it on audiobook (seemed appropriate with the music theme) but I found it a bit dry, sadly. I'm a former cellist so I definitely need to give this another chance in physical form!
Andrea wrote: "I think you’d like the second book! It’s similar vibes!"Thanks so much Andrea for your recommendation of the second book!
Clarissa wrote: "I'll have to try this book again. I started it on audiobook (seemed appropriate with the music theme) but I found it a bit dry, sadly. I'm a former cellist so I definitely need to give this another..."
I see what you mean about it being a bit dry! I think it'd be worth perhaps trying again though not pushing yourself if you're still not into it. Cool that you're a former cellist!
Yes, it is interesting!
