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Paganini's Ghost (2010)

by Paul Adam(Favorite Author)

3.82 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0312383851 (ISBN13: 9780312383855)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Minotaur Books

series

Castiglione and Guastafeste

review 1: The book gave a lot of information about Paganini. The first person narrator, Gianni Castiglione, a 64-year-old luthier, provides insightful comments about life. I wasn't particularly moved by the story. The characters didn't develop. To solve the mysteries, Castiglione and Detective Guastafeste brought into the narrative a cast of characters, both historical and contemporary, that was hard to keep track of. It was enjoyable, however, and very well written. The author displayed a vast knowledge.
review 2: Very entertaining read, offering great scenery (Italy, France, England), atmosphere, likeable characters, believable plot, and brought musical history to life. The subject matter of a charismatic Paganini aids greatly (his life story affords frequent trip... mores back in time for the book), with the musical & violin history imparted pulling the entire story together. Foodies should enjoy the main character's frequent lunch and dinner interludes as well. There are reference's to Paul's first book (The Rainaldi Quartet), but does not contain obvious spoilers, so it could be a good place to start reading Paul as it was for me. Recommended for mystery or historical fiction aficionados. less

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