After the Fire
By Lauren Belfer
This was an interesting book, combining the world of music manuscripts with an historical backtracking into how a fictitious Bach cantata manuscript came to be in a drawer in a modern day home.
A compelling read, however, a shocking rape at the beginning of the book is kind of a turnoff and seemed unnecessarily violent in relation to the plot of the story.
The novel also delves into some WWII history, when the Americans are liberating parts of Europe and an accidental murder, which is how the manuscript finally makes its way to the bureau drawer.
Rating: 4/5
Recommendation: A good solid read.
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