A review by bookishandlegal
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed this! It’s been marketed as a thriller but I wouldn’t classify it as a thriller at all. It was a beautiful story into the background and life of the MC, his love for music, getting his violin, and the racism he suffers as a Black man in America and specifically as a Black classical musician. I really enjoyed the way the story was structured and learning about Rays life. At the end I didn’t expect the reveal of who stole the violin at all. I put this one off for a while but a friend got me to read it and I’m glad I did!