Sonata for Miriam: A Novel Audiobook

" I loved this. Beautiful writing, compelling characters that I really cared about, good story line that pulled me along - I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. It left me thinking about many things. "

" "Sonata for Miriam" is about secrets, pain, loss, and reconnecting. I did not enjoy "Sonata for Miriam" as much as I did "Astrid and Veronika." I think this was because of distractions in my own life and not the story, though. Linda Olsson is a wonderful writer. Her ability to have you see the story is amazing. "

" This was a beautiful book. I savored the moments as I read it and was sorry for it to end! The emotional story of a man's search for his past after the death of his daughter was absorbing and thought-provoking. "

" Her first book was so wonderful, but this one just did not connect with me. It was ok, but it was not a page turner and did not hold my interest very well. "

" It was just OK. Most of the book is about what's going on in the narrator's head and it was a bit much for me. Also, she switches to a second narrator about 3/4 of the way through and I didn't feel like it flowed well. "

" Another good book from Linda Olsson. My dad picked this one for me, because of the name...of course. The way Olsson's writes is very soothing. It's almost like listening to a song. Even when she describes difficult situations she has a way of making it sound almost poetic. "

" A book that is good despite a totally ridiculous premise. A big chunk takes place in Krakow, which is lovingly described, as is an island in New Zeland. "

" From the same author as Astrid and Veronika. I love her writing style and found this book eloquent and quietly beautiful with a haunting story behind it all. "

" This is a beautiful book, but it was too ethereal and slow for my taste. In my opinion, it was very similar to an Ingmar Bergman film. "

" it was good, but i don't know, felt a little too mature (age-wise) for me. i don't know if that makes sense. it's very restrained. written mostly in the second person, which is a little strange. "

" An interesting music/history fiction, pretty good drama but I never like when the ending leaves so many questions unanswered. Probably why I prefer non-fiction, haha. "

" A must read if you liked Astrid and Veronika!!! "

" It was ok, but I definitely liked Astrid and Veronika better. "

" A beautifully sad, very atmospheric novel. I enjoyed it immensely. "

" beautiful, compelling, great characterization and intense atmosphere with minimal prose. "

" Somewhat dreamy quality. Interesting story. "

" Why, oh, why do I read books on the theme of "heartbreak and loss". I always feel heartbroken and lost once I've finished them. This was a compelling tale, but I found it confusing. A good story though. As a tonic, a mystery, I think. "

" A story of a man's search for his past. Very descriptive. "

" This book left a lot of things unanswered, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I'm not sure it particularly added to my understanding of the characters. It probably would be a great book club read so that I could get other perspectives and ideas about it! "

" Beautiful simple language used to describe a very complex story. It didn't get the 5 because I never quite found some of the decision-making by the lead characters very credible. Don't want to say more and spoil it for others. "

" The story revolves around a musician who is a Professor in New Zealand. When his daughter dies in a tragic accident, he sets out to discover his past and what has brought him to this point. "

" This is a beautiful book, but it was too ethereal and slow for my taste. In my opinion, it was very similar to an Ingmar Bergman film. "

" Olsson slowly unfolds information about characters so you can understand their motivations. If you are looking for action or happily ever after, this is not the book for you. She writes very poetically. "

" It was just OK. Most of the book is about what's going on in the narrator's head and it was a bit much for me. Also, she switches to a second narrator about 3/4 of the way through and I didn't feel like it flowed well. "

" Another good book from Linda Olsson. My dad picked this one for me, because of the name...of course. The way Olsson's writes is very soothing. It's almost like listening to a song. Even when she describes difficult situations she has a way of making it sound almost poetic. "