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The Music Shop

Rachel Joyce
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The Music Shop

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Rachel Joyce

The Music Shop

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

306

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce tells the story of a music store owner with a special talent for finding the perfect song for each person who enters the shop. Set in 1988, the novel explores themes of connection, healing, and the transformative power of music.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

42,226 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rachel Joyce's The Music Shop is a heartwarming narrative that interweaves music with themes of love and redemption. Critics praise its charming characters and emotional depth. However, some note that the plot can be predictable and relies heavily on sentimentality. Overall, it is a touching story for music enthusiasts and fans of uplifting fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Music Shop?

Readers who cherish heartwarming, character-driven narratives with a touch of nostalgia will enjoy The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. Fans of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and High Fidelity by Nick Hornby will find similar themes of personal growth, community, and the transformative power of music.

4.1

42,226 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

306

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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