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Jun 20, 2023beaches4evr rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely lovely! Like the review says, if you love music, if you love love, you will love this book!!
Aug 10, 2022ghreads rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Like other reviewers here, I had previously read The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and loved it, so when I was in the mood to read another novel, I reached for Rachel Joyce. Unfortunately, also like some other reviewers, I found The…
May 27, 2022Blabbermouth rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This was an OK read. It's about Frank, a man who feels he doesn't fit comfortably anywhere. He buys a shop & sells only vinyl records. He spends his time talking to his customers & finding the right music for them, then into his shop comes…
May 05, 2022iloveseaotters rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
If a book doesn't grab me by the first chapter, I consider it finished and don't waste my time on the rest. This was that book for me.
Mar 15, 20220049833601 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this little love story. The characters are quirky. I love British novels. I'm glad I picked this story for my 10 to Try list.
Dec 12, 2021wyenotgo rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book has received mixed reviews; those anticipating another as stunning as "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" may be disappointed, but "The Music Shop" does have its own special merits. The protagonist in each of Rachel Joyce’s…
Nov 04, 2021sjarrell0 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 The ending was beautiful! I took off some stars for some of the language used in here and particularly one word in general that should not be used in any situation ever. But overall I enjoyed the quirky characters and the writing. A…
Oct 11, 2021Mtrey rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ilse was likeable yet sadly Frank was someone I dearly wanted to shake and tell him to get a hold of himself. I had high hopes for the novel, started nicely, then plummeted until the very last chapters. Ah well, not my cuppa.
Oct 10, 2021breck22 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Five Stars for an author and book I did not know when I somehow picked it off the shelf at Camano. In fact this is not the kind of book I read. I usually avoid fiction for starters, and certainly not novels written by women that look to be…
Apr 26, 2021maipenrai rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Because I really enjoyed ''The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry'' I wanted to try another book by the author. Sorry to say this book did not make much of an impression on me - it was just OK. A record shop owner is able to select the…
Feb 24, 2020BarbaraAW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Quirky characters, sublime writing. Looking forward to Rachel's next book.
Feb 03, 2020
This charming novel about the healing powers of music might provoke you to dig out your own vinyl records. Author Rachel Joyce has created a ragtag cast of quirky characters that readers will want to cheer for. The offbeat humor and tone…
Jan 22, 2020
Very easy to establish an online account.
Nov 28, 2019darladoodles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The gift of music is celebrated in this unusual romance from Rachel Joyce. It seemed a bit slow and the pace was frustrating at times, but the end more than makes up for it. Here is a hint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7J... Really…
Jun 11, 2019RosaReads2 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Like the music that inspired Frank's life within this book, this story moved along like easy listening and built up to an orchestral crescendo at the end. It was a delightful story with a colorful cast of characters who rallied around the…
Mar 15, 2019feralranger rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another charming book by the author of The Unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry. This one has the added element of music and its music for everyone, from rock to classic references. The beauty of vinyl, the 80's, real people with real…
Feb 28, 2019DorisWaggoner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I had a lot of trouble getting into this book, for some reason. I did like Frank, but the other quirky characters seemed just too quirky. The community they formed was a bit too quirky too. I liked the idea that Frank could pick what…
Oct 29, 2018wayoflife rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ohmigod Ohmigod Ohmigod what a beautiful quirky novel. If you love the movies Almost Famous and Singles or High Fidelity, you Must read this one.
Oct 16, 2018WoodneathReads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Frank is an eccentric music shop owner with lots of characters dropping in. He has a gift of being able to pick exactly the right music that a person needs in their life at precisely the right moment. A fun read with an over the top, world…
Sep 22, 2018DBRL_ReginaF rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was recommended by a friend and I'm so glad it was or I might not have ever found it! I loved it! I kept wanting to stop to listen to all the music that was in the book.
Jun 29, 2018ehbooklover rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is essentially a love letter to music and as a music lover myself, I enjoyed it immensely. I especially liked the characters. My favourite part of reading this book was how it made me feel. The author's descriptions of the…
May 08, 2018heidijoemonty rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. It reminds me of a cross between Notting Hill and Amelie, two of my favorite films. The characters are so well written and I loved the musical element to the story. Very light read, a nice, easy development with feeling.
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Apr 30, 2018671books rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This book is basically High Fidelity only written for women. Same basic plot. Same basic characters. Hell even same basic location. How the author hasn't been sued for plagiarism is beyond me...Anyway. Before you read this book, read…
Apr 14, 2018PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you even like music somewhat you should read this book. If you believe music is a contact sport, you should read this book. If a mirror fogs up when held under your nose, you should read this book. First, let me apologize to…
Apr 08, 2018janetnorm rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have never been so moved by a book in my 60 years of being an avid reader.