Andrea Avery
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- Verk
- 1
- Medlemmar
- 30
- Popularitet
- #449,942
- Betyg
- 4.0
- Recensioner
- 1
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- 3
Avery lays everything bare in this memoir: how much she enjoys and lives for music, her dreams of being a pianist, the horrifying way RA takes control of your body, how a chronic illness affects your mind, too. Nothing is glossed over, and it makes for an incredibly compelling read. She’s has a quick, dry wit and even though a lot of this book is tough to read about, it’s often also quite funny. I felt like I was invited to sit with her and learn about her life, and she entertained me with her stories.
I loved the framing of the writing by using the parts of a musical work; I thought that was quite clever. This book was beautifully paced and neatly told. Avery is clearly a talented writer, and I can only hope that she continues to write, because I would love to read another book by her.
I recommend this for anyone with an interest in memoirs; if you like music, you’ll also get a lot out of this, as Avery uses composers’ histories and stories to frame her own narrative. It’s well done and a treat to read.
Also posted on Purple People Readers.… (mer)