/HEAD>
Claude Rawlings is a pianist. He's been a pianist since he first discovered, in his basement room, the small white console piano with sixty six keys and a mirror over the keyboard.
"...Fredericks started counting on his fingers. "First, the essential musical gift. God-given, if you will. I remember as a child how strange it felt in many ways, and I'm sure you felt the same." He folded a second finger. "The maestro's generosity and his gift of the Bechstein" A fourth finger. "Leading into lessons with me, the most expensive piano teacher in the world, probably. And I forgot to mention Weisfeld giving you the basement studio." A fifth finger. "Your big break with Frescobaldi, which must have felt like sheer luck" "My scholarship to two good schools, " Claude said. "The completely accidental but fortuitous fact that your college girlfriend, whom you subsequently marry, is a multimillionaire well able to subsidize your musical activities." "I agree, I agree," Claude said. "Those things, and other things have been given to me. I am, and always will be grateful." "I know that, Claude. It's one of the most charming hings about you. A lesser man would resent it." "Good Lord, no.".............................. |
So...would I recommend `Body And Soul'.?.....well, Yes....and No!
It's not all I hoped it would be....but if you've passed eighth grade piano...and like a good Mills and Boon....you're going to rank this novel as one of the best book you've read....
I haven't, I don't.....and I can't!
But Gee, I WISH I could!
RK
Want To Check Out Body And Soul's Price And Availability?
Reactions, Comments and suggestions to: robink@mail.austasia.net