At first, I was really excited to read this but as I continued, it became a dread to finish it. I understand the author was trying to highlight the tension between words and silence and the struggle to put into words everything the characters had gone through but it was constantly in my face that it grew repetitive. On another note, the way the author writes is really beautiful. The sentences and words are simple but they are often put together in a way that is artistically beautiful. A very compelling, moving story, Sonata for Miriam takes us through a man’s journey to self-discovery. A Jewish refugee from Poland during WWII as an infant, his “mother” did not speak of his past or even speak at all. The day his daughter dies, he comes across a photo of a man who bears his same name and begins a search for his past. It leads him out of his despair, links him to friends of his family from the past, and reconnects him to the love of his life Cecilia (the mother of his now deceased daughter). This story is told in a very emotional style; much of what you come to understand is through nuance and tone instead of details. For me, maybe there weren’t quite enough details. I found myself wanting more; feeling unsatisfied at the end.
What do You think about Sonata For Miriam (2008)?
One of my favourites. Can´t wait for Linda Olsson´s next novel! What a wonderful, wonderful writer
—Christina
Interesting story of a search for one's history as his future was destroyed.
—joliasoul
Another captivating story from great storyteller!
—Natalie
A must read if you liked Astrid and Veronika!!!
—boricua
