I have gone hot and cold with Lisa Genova's books in the past. Every Note Played, however, hits a nice sweet spot between the story and the disease that has been missing for me during some of the other books I have read by this author. My heart broke a little bit reading about the classically trained pianist who was struggling with his ALS diagnosis and the slow atrophy that occurs as a part of this awful disease. Anyone who has suffered from this disease and the choices you must make as a result knows about the devastation that it causes. Genova's choice to make the sufferer fully dependent on the use and mastery of his muscles to fulfill his passion and his career was especially poignant.
The loss of a star only comes from the sudden turn that happened between Karina and Richard. The turn in their relationship seemed sudden and extreme and wholly unrealistic. Fortunately, this flaw didn't detract from the remainder of the story and even my stoic heart got emotional in the ending scenes.
Thank you to Ms. Genova, Gallery/Scout Press and Netgalley for allowing me to access this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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