Prague Sonata (Morrow) - Book Reviews

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Sonata takes place in two time frames — World War II and the year 2000 — and, like many dual-period novels, the earlier period is the more engaging. That’s not to say that the contemporary story is dull but that Meta, et al. lack the heft and urgency of the war-time characters: the existential threat back then was dire; not so, 60 years later. All in all, The Prague Sonata is a pleasurable read. Oh, and after you finish, you’ll most certainly want to visit Prague, a beautiful old European city lovingly depicted by Morrow.  READ MORE …
Molly Lundqist - LitLovers


Music infuses Morrow’s descriptions of war, revolution, peace, love, friendship, and betrayal. Finely crafted storytelling.… The reading pleasure comes from both Meta’s pursuit and the prose, which brims with musical, historical, and cultural detail.
Publishers Weekly


In the pileup of coincidence and details, the language occasionally goes flat, but the narrative moves satisfyingly to the ending you'll know you want. Verdict: A big, fun, page-turning rush of a novel. —Barbara Hoffert
Library Journal


(Starred review.) [A] textured, style-rich historical novel.… [E]njoyable for anyone who loves a symphony of words. —Jen Baker
Booklist


The story, which runs a touch too long, takes a conventional whodunit twist with the introduction of a competing musicologist who wants the glory (and money) for himself.… [Nonetheless], an elegant foray into music and memory.
Kirkus Reviews