'An Equal Music' by Vikram Seth is a novel that delves deep into the beauty of music and the passion musicians have for their art. The story follows Michael Holme, a violinist in a string quartet, as he navigates the complexities of love, loss, and the power of music in his life. Set in London, Vienna, and Venice, the novel weaves together themes of romance, music, and self-discovery, creating a dreamlike narrative that captures the reader's imagination. Through detailed descriptions and a mix of current timeline and flashbacks, the book explores the dynamics of relationships, the challenges of pursuing a career in music, and the impact of past decisions on the present.
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Content warnings include themes of unrequited love, emotional turmoil, and references to disabilities affecting the characters' lives.
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An Equal Music contains a significant romantic component, revolving around the love story between Michael and Julia.
From The Publisher:
The author of the international bestseller A Suitable Boy returns with a powerful and deeply romantic tale of two gifted musicians. Michael Holme is a violinist, a member of the successful Maggiore Quartet. He has long been haunted, though, by memories of the pianist he loved and left ten years earlier, Julia McNicholl. Now Julia, married and the mother of a small child, unexpectedly reenters his life and the romance flares up once more.
Against the magical backdrop of Venice and Vienna, the two lovers confront the truth about themselves and their love, about the music that both unites and divides them, and about a devastating secret that Julia must finally reveal. With poetic, evocative writing and a brilliant portrait of the international music scene, An Equal Music confirms Vikram Seth as one of the world's finest and most enticing writers.
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About the Author:
Vikram Seth's books include three poetry collections, a libretto, the travel memoir From Heaven Lake: Travels Through Sinkiang and Tibet, and the novels The Golden Gate and A Suitable Boy. Born in Calcutta, Seth has lived in China, California, England, and India.
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