After the first installment of this selection, I'm not sure it's one that I'll finish. Something about the main character that's off-putting. That could change...I'll give it another go tomorrow.
There is something about the main character that I do not like. In addition, don't laugh, I find the first installment "too wordy" as well as jumpy. Maybe I just had a crazy day, but after reading this, I feel that I read allot of words and jumped every where and I'm not really sure where I've landed.
I like this story and want to read the book. I want to find out what happens to this girl now that her teacher/mentor is dead and she is alone. I wasn't sure after the first reading but I got more involved after today's reading.
As to burning the passport. It seems like a stupid thing to do. Presumably the author will explain eventually, but meanwhile...I have lost respect for the character.
Also, why did she have an affair with a MUCH older man?
Having recently returned from a vacation in Italy,(though not Milan) I find the locale interesting and the comments about Italian personalities..the carabinieri, mortician, etc. I'm enjoying the "staccato" flow of verbiage very much and find it indicative of the character's uncertain feelings about her talent, her past, and even Signor Perso. I'm also enjoying her descriptions of her muted playing. Will keep reading, and maybe reserve a copy from my local library.
Have to read a little more before I make my final decision. I think this young lady is seaching for something to set her free (emotionally and spiritually). "I could be wrong".
I rented this book from my library and so far i find it very hard to follow. The text is very jumpy and goes from present tense to past tense without any notice.
This book is frustrating me, but yet i am still wondering what is going to happen to her....
