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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!