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Old 10-17-2019, 07:06 AM   #29
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It was, and I enjoyed it even more on the reread, understanding all the intricate details as they fitted together. At one point, Michael (but really the four billion year ghost) was listening to a recording of Vivaldi with real attention, but ultimately found it unfulfilling. And for me, it certainly is when you compare it to Bach. On the first reading, I didn’t understand the significance of details like that.

It is very rare that I go back and reread a book immediately after finishing it, but in this case it was really worth it.
I did very much enjoy the use of music through this story. It didn't entice me to re-read, but it was one of the aspects that I think worked really well.
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