Book: The Violin Conspiracy
Author: Brendan Slocumb
Pages: 352
This is my 214th read for the year
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Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream - he's determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can't afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a pricelss Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the ee of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition - the Olympics of classical music - the violin is stolen, a ransom note for 5 million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself. As the comptetition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself - and the world - that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.
Not well written. Was a bit all over the place. I liked the idea of it. Author is a musician, but just not a great writer. Unrealistic in some aspects of the book
Stars: 2.5
