Paganini's Ghost Audiobook (Unabridged)

" What a lovely surprise this book, just pulled from the Library's shelves, turned out to be. It is a compelling story with lots of information about violin making and Paganini. Definitely a good read. "

" This is the first book of this series that I have read, but will not be the last. I enjoyed it immensely - the characters were finely drawn, the storyline was believable, the setting was realistic, and there was a lot of detail about musical history and the construction of violins. It's not every day that I can be thoroughly entertained and learn something at the same time. "

" This was a relaxing, enjoyable read, even if it was a murder mystery, because of the ingenious way the author wove into the plot elements of music/violin history and Italian culture. I enjoyed it more than Adam's earlier (related) novel, Rainaldi Quartet, perhaps because Italy was more central to the setting. I'd gladly read another novel if Adam continues to write in this vein. "

" I really enjoyed all the historical tidbits woven into the story. "

" Lovely new mystery writer & hero and setting. Our hero is a violin maker, a widower living just outside Cremona. Not quite as good as Andrea Camileri or Donna Leon, but interesting if somewhat stock, characters, nice puzzle, wonderful sense of place and history and violins over the centuries. "

" A quick read with a lot of music history tossed in. What's real? What isn't? I'll have to do some research. Characters are charming. Not sure why I'm not giving it a higher rating. What didn't feel right to me? "

" Stronger than the first, and another good story. Not high literature, but a great beach read, especially if you like craft, music, and/or Italy. The main characters are really sweet, and make you want to read more about them. If the writing was a little more refined, I'd give it four stars. "

" Very average as a mystery, but lots of very enjoyable lore about Paganini, Rossini, violin history, and Italy. "

" Paul Adam does a fabulous job of weaving a modern murder mystery with historical details of Paganini's life and playing style. His descriptions of musical pieces tend to jump off the page and the Paganini anecdotes are often amusing asides that make you look deeper into this story. "

" Good book but a littl confusing. I probably would have given this 3 1/2 stars. It was worth reading. "

" good thriller set in cremona, italy, and revolving around paganini's violin "the cannon" made by guarneri. now i have to read the rainaldi quartet. "

" This is a delightful book. If you enjoy classical music and virtuoso violin playing you'll enjoy this book. Excellent violin history too. "

" It's rare that I give 5 stars to any book, but this is beautifully written and full of on-point observations about the human condition. A great read! I learned a great deal about Bonaparte's sisters and the construction of violins, not to mention music stories of history. "

" This is Paul Adam's second entry in the Gianni and Guastafeste series set in Cremona, Italy. It was as enjoyable as the first. Very interesting storyline, setting and characrers. I'm hoping that he continues the series. "

" A terrific read, super mystery, well-written, original, delightful, and a solid 5-stars so far, about 2/3 through the book. I feel the same after having finished the book. Highly recommended! "

" Lovely mystery with fabulous background information about music, opera and jewels "

" Even though this is the second I actually ended up reading this first. I liked it a lot better as well. Another musical murder mystery. This book will make you want to listen to Paganini's Caprices on repeat for days. "