Penguin
19th June 2014
Brilliantly Fresh
Gorgeously Romantic
Hilariously Funny
As a child Sally had to quietly
hide her skill and love of opera from her unimaginative parents and when as an
adult she takes a job as assistant dresser at the prestigious Royal Opera House,
she never reveals that actually she can sing opera like the best of the best. Only
her teddy bear Carrot and the inside of her wardrobe know just how good Sally’s
voice really is. Going to New York, on an opera tour opens up the possibility
of Sally actually pursuing her operatic dream, but there’s also the heady possibility
of a love affair which could change her life forever.
This is a lovely, warm, witty and
intelligent summer read which has all the possibility of becoming one my
favourite of Lucy Robinson’s books to date. She has created, in Sally, a
slightly quirky heroine who warms your heart from the beginning and in whose
company you feel a rosy glow. You can’t help but want her to succeed in her
chosen career and continue to hope that she finds love somewhere along the
line.
Once I started to read, I found
that the pages sort of turned themselves; it’s an incredibly easy read and nicely
divided into operatic segments with some nice musical references threaded
through out the story. This is one of those lovely summer reads which is best
read in glorious sunshine with a glass of something cold nearby.
My thanks to Penguin Books and Real Readers for my
review copy of The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me.
About the Author
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WINNER CHOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG IS
Margaret
Well Done
I'd love this
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ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a lovely, light read, Jo; the sort of book to sandwich in between two heavier tomes. This is the kind of book best read in the shelter of a beach tent whilst occasionally gazing out to sea! I liked the way you said the pages turned themselves. if I win I shall read it and pass it on again!
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