The music fit perfectly alongside the eccentric, damaged, and wounded souls in this story, who fight on moral grounds, who were like a family, despite their eccentricities. Movies often release soundtracks, so why can’t we do the same with books? How cool would that be? This book has a definitive musical backdrop that would make a great addition to anyone’s playlist, especially if you love the eighties. Can they admit their feelings for each other or will unforeseen circumstance tear them apart for good? But, despite the sincerity and strength of those feelings, old abuses and disappointments may stymie their development and growth. Her name is Ilse Brauchmann, and she cast an uneasy charm on Frank, his shop, and in fact the entire neighborhood.įrom here, the reader will watch as Frank and Ilse form a wobbly relationship that slowly develops into something much more substantial. He pays a high cost for his stubbornness as fewer people will work with him or they charge him more money for their products.īut, life will turn on a dime, when a woman faints in front of his shop. While vinyl is being aggressively shoved out of the way in favor of compact discs, Frank steadfastly refuses to sell them. He is never wrong and wins the utmost respect of his clients, who have discovered artists and songs they never would have otherwise, thanks to Frank.īut, an ominous threat is hanging over Frank’s shop- CD’s.
The story is set in the mid-eighties, in London, where Frank has set up an indie music shop, in a neighborhood struggling to survive in rapidly changing times.Īs the story opens, we watch in fascinated awe as Frank shows off his unique talent of choosing just the right song for his customers, even if they are initially skeptical. The music shop is the absolute perfect backdrop for such a story, reminding us of how important a role music, of all kinds, plays in our lives. I love stories like this one where a group of people, from various walks of life, all of whom are misfits or eccentric in one way or another, but are kind and giving souls, converge to create a delightful and unique tale of friendship and love.
The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce is a 2018 Random House publication.Ī quirky, but sweet love story wrapped inside a loving ode to music.
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