Young Man with a Horn by Dorothy Baker

Young Man with a Horn

Dorothy Baker with Gary Giddins

192 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Young Man with a Horn by Dorothy Baker is a captivating read for anyone who has ever been swept away by the power of music, as it's a poignant and evocative tale of passion, perseverance, and the enduring allure of the jazz age that will resonate deeply with music lovers and anyone who's ever chased their dreams.

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Rick Martin loved music and the music loved him. He could pick up a tune so quickly that it didn’t matter to the Cotton Club boss that he was underage, or to the guys in the band that he was just a white kid. He started out in the slums of LA with...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 66 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

reflective: 87%

sad: 50%

dark: 37%

adventurous: 25%

funny: 25%

inspiring: 25%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 12%

informative: 12%

lighthearted: 12%

relaxing: 12%

tense: 12%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
75% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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