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lambsears's review against another edition
3.0
I was given this gentle, lyrical novel about finding one's path in life as a Christmas gift and read it in two sittings. It's a simple read and beautifully - and seamlessly - translated from the original Japanese.
Not a lot happens in this book, but it reads effortlessly - and I now know a good deal more about piano tuning than I ever thought I would. (Note to self - call piano tuner.)
Not a lot happens in this book, but it reads effortlessly - and I now know a good deal more about piano tuning than I ever thought I would. (Note to self - call piano tuner.)
faythetraveler's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
krisandthesea's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
zara93's review against another edition
3.0
What a light and lovely read!
This book follows the journey of a piano tuning apprentice, and for someone who absolutely loves music and musical instruments, I enjoyed it so much.
There wasn’t any high stakes, just a short and sweet story following this tuner day to day life, his struggles and doubts. Although, sometimes it got quite technical, but still there was something so comforting and peaceful about it.
This book made ne tear up at some point even though there wasn’t anything sad to result in such reaction... it was just so beautiful, like I was able to hear the piano! Which made me think of the first time I saw someone play a piano years ago, someone wanted me to see them play and i thought ok whatever, but the moment they started playing i was so taken back i almost cried but managed to control my reaction because i didn’t want to look like a weirdo lol .. but it was just overwhelming, this beautiful sound coming out of this big box!!
But I can also see that some people might not like this book, because not much happens in it, you have to be in the mood for it and to have the right expectations.
This book follows the journey of a piano tuning apprentice, and for someone who absolutely loves music and musical instruments, I enjoyed it so much.
There wasn’t any high stakes, just a short and sweet story following this tuner day to day life, his struggles and doubts. Although, sometimes it got quite technical, but still there was something so comforting and peaceful about it.
This book made ne tear up at some point even though there wasn’t anything sad to result in such reaction... it was just so beautiful, like I was able to hear the piano! Which made me think of the first time I saw someone play a piano years ago, someone wanted me to see them play and i thought ok whatever, but the moment they started playing i was so taken back i almost cried but managed to control my reaction because i didn’t want to look like a weirdo lol .. but it was just overwhelming, this beautiful sound coming out of this big box!!
But I can also see that some people might not like this book, because not much happens in it, you have to be in the mood for it and to have the right expectations.
acertaineh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
aosagi's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
effaly's review against another edition
5.0
In Der Klang der Wälder begleitet der Leser Tomura, dessen Traum es ist, Klavierstimmer zu werden. Das Cover fängt die Stimmung des Buches gut ein. Es ist eine ruhige Geschichte, in der Berge, Wälder und natürlich das Klavier, eine bedeutende Rolle spielen.
Schon nach ein paar Seiten war ich gefesselt von der Story. Der poetische Schreibstil zauberte mir die schönsten Bilder in meinen Kopf, und lies die Geschichte lebendig wirken. Die Beschreibungen waren zwar detailliert, fühlten sich aber nie wie Infodumps an. Der Leser hat quasi zusammen mit dem Protagonisten mitgelernt, weswegen sich die Erklärungen natürlich, und nicht aufzeigend, lasen.
Am meisten begeisterte mich die Moral der Geschichte. Es ist immer leicht gesagt seinem Traum zu folgen, aber die Umsetzung ist meist nicht so problemlos. Und auch wenn man immer sein Bestes gibt, ist es manchmal eben nicht genug. Es war inspirierend zu lesen, wie Tomura mit diesen Umständen umgeht. Es gibt so vieles was zwischen den Zeilen gesagt wurde, dass mich das Buch wahrscheinloch noch eine Weile begleiten wird, auch wenn es mittlerweile auf meinem Regal stehlt.
Schon nach ein paar Seiten war ich gefesselt von der Story. Der poetische Schreibstil zauberte mir die schönsten Bilder in meinen Kopf, und lies die Geschichte lebendig wirken. Die Beschreibungen waren zwar detailliert, fühlten sich aber nie wie Infodumps an. Der Leser hat quasi zusammen mit dem Protagonisten mitgelernt, weswegen sich die Erklärungen natürlich, und nicht aufzeigend, lasen.
Am meisten begeisterte mich die Moral der Geschichte. Es ist immer leicht gesagt seinem Traum zu folgen, aber die Umsetzung ist meist nicht so problemlos. Und auch wenn man immer sein Bestes gibt, ist es manchmal eben nicht genug. Es war inspirierend zu lesen, wie Tomura mit diesen Umständen umgeht. Es gibt so vieles was zwischen den Zeilen gesagt wurde, dass mich das Buch wahrscheinloch noch eine Weile begleiten wird, auch wenn es mittlerweile auf meinem Regal stehlt.