Critics describe the book as having the rhythm of a thriller, using an "inquieting and breathless" tempo to reveal family secrets. Availability and Formats
It explores the "dissonance" of a family bound by music, characterized by high expectations and emotional tyranny. Opus 77 Alexis Ragougneau epub
by Alexis Ragougneau is a critically acclaimed novel that explores the destructive power of musical perfectionism and family dysfunction. The book, which was a finalist for the Prix Femina 2019 , centers on the Claessens family and is structured around Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 77. Narrative Synopsis Critics describe the book as having the rhythm
Published by Editions Viviane Hamy . Adapted editions are also available for readers with visual impairments (large print). The book, which was a finalist for the
The novel depicts music not just as an art form but as a demanding, sometimes destructive force that can isolate individuals from reality.
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