The Weight of a Piano
The Weight of a Piano
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Weight of a Piano by Chris Cander follows the intertwined lives of a woman in California who inherits a vintage piano and a young Soviet immigrant whose life it transforms decades earlier. The narrative explores themes of identity, loss, and the emotional connections people form with objects that bridge their past and present.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Weight of a Piano by Chris Cander offers a beautifully crafted narrative intertwining themes of loss, identity, and music. Praised for its evocative prose and emotional depth, the novel's dual timelines enhance storytelling. Some critics find character development uneven, yet the novel's exploration of personal and cultural history resonates powerfully.
Who Should Read The Weight of a Piano?
A reader who enjoys The Weight of a Piano by Chris Cander would likely appreciate stories of human connection, cultural history, and emotional resonance. Fans of Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See or Ann Patchett's Bel Canto would enjoy its exploration of loss, art, and interconnected lives.
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Novel • Fiction
California • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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