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From Pulitzer Prizewinning author Oscar Hijuelos comes a massively engagingmasterpiece of history, music, wonder, and sorrow about a composer returning to his beloved homeland after WWII (Kirkus, starred review).The year is 1947. Israel Levis, a Cuban composer whose life once revolved around music and love, is finally returning home. En route to Habana, Cuba from Spain, he is a shadow of his former self, disillusioned after he was mistakenly sent to a camp during the Nazi occupation of France.In Habana, he escapes his anguish by reminiscing about his happiest moments before the war, when he lived a life of pleasure and excitementand had a loving, if unrequited romance with Rita Valladares, the alluring singer who inspired Levis most famous composition, Rosas Puras.A tender homage to music, art, and a vibrant country at the edge of modernity, A Simple Habana Melody is a melodic, virtuoso performance from one of Americas most talented writers.Includes a reading group guide.
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I absolutely loved "A Melody"! The storytelling was rich and immersive. A Simple Habana really knows how to make you feel for the characters. I finished it in two days! Perfect for any literature lover.
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James Anderson
Interesting but slow at times
I found "A Melody" to have some captivating moments, but it dragged in places. The writing is solid, but I expected a bit more excitement. Still worth a read if you enjoy character-driven stories!
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David Kim
Not what I expected
I was hoping for more action in "A Melody". While it has lovely prose, the pacing felt a bit off to me. It didn’t hold my attention as much as I’d like. Maybe it's just not my style, but some might enjoy it!
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Carlos Rivera
Nice cover but...
I was drawn to the cover of "A Melody" but found the narrative quite slow. I expected a faster pace. It has some beautiful moments, but it took me a while to finish it. Not a bad read, just not my favorite!
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Maria Gonzalez
A beautiful journey through words
"A Melody" by A Simple Habana is such a beautifully written novel. The characters really draw you in and the story flows beautifully. I couldn't put it down! This book was a gift for my friend, and she loved it as much as I did!
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