The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
by Mitch Albom
Taste attributes: fantasymusic/dancedramahistoricalfresh & originalimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questhuman spirit/resilience/survivalempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly, moving fantasy novel: polished and original. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
The voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings.
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- Author
- Mitch Albom
- Published
- 2015
- Pages
- 493
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- Open Library
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