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Thursday, 26 June 2014

Review ~ The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me by Lucy Robinson

20902074
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

Lucy Robinson


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***Giveaway now closed **

 WINNER CHOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG IS

Margaret

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13 comments:

  1. Kat26 June 2014 at 16:07

    I'd love this

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  2. Unknown26 June 2014 at 16:45

    Oooh sounds wonderful, just my cup of tea! Thanks for the review Josie xx

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  3. Jaffareadstoo.....27 June 2014 at 09:26

    Good Luck Margaret :)

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  4. Jaffareadstoo.....27 June 2014 at 09:39

    Kat and Margaret ~ I know how to contact you both !

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  5. Unknown27 June 2014 at 13:22

    This 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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  6. Unknown27 June 2014 at 16:36

    Me please :)

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  7. Unknown28 June 2014 at 15:07

    I'm in! Thanks xx

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  8. theresa2 July 2014 at 14:26

    thank you for this giveaway theresabaker86@yahoo.co.uk

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