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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780764201233
ISBN number: 0764201239
Label: Bethany House
Manufacturer: Bethany House
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 336
Printing Date: September 01, 2006
Publishing house: Bethany House
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Nannerl Mozart's early days seem to be the stuff of fairy tales--traveling far and wide, performing piano concerts with her younger brother, Wolfgang, before the crowned heads of Europe. But behind the glamour lurk dark difficulties--the hardship of travel, agonizing bouts of illness, and the constant concern over money. Their father, Leopold, is driven by a desire to bring his son's genius to the attention of the world. But what about Nannerl? Is she not just as talented? In a world where women's choices are limited, what hope does she have of ever realizing her own dreams? In this lovingly crafted novel, author Nancy Moser brings to life one of history's hidden heroines.
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This is a bio-novel about the not-so-famous sister of Mozart. A bio-novel is where the author takes their true life stories and writes a novel, but sometimes has to come up with parts of it, like dialogue. As a musician, avid reader, and a person intersted in history I loved this book. I am not a big fan on biographies, so to read one that is like a novel is more enjoyable for me. I found it educational, captivating, and a real page turner. I checked a lot of parts in the book to see if they were really what happened or the imagination of the author, and was pleased to see that the author did not alter the story of Nannerl's life (Mozart's Sister).
It was fascinating to learn that she was just as talented as he was, she was a child prodigy, yet she was denied so many opportunities being a female, and she never received the chance to progress and become a professional, although she could have.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about Classical composers, is curious to read about Mozart's sister, and anyone who is willing to try a bio-novel. Reminder it is not a biography.
I have read "Just Jane" ny the same author and loved it. I look forward to reading the third book which is about George Washington's wife entitled "Washington's Lady."
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I love books about the people behind the famous names we all know. The story put together by Moser in this book is ceative and imaginative. I don't know how much of it was true, but she made you believe it.
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As I read this book I kept thinking what a sad life was being illuminated. Nannerl Mozart had very little happiness and it was depressing to read about it.
The author has a real gift for writing but the parts that I found interesting came late and in small bits. Learning how Wolfgang Mozart and his father had to become itinerant musicians bouncing all over Europe to make more than a pittance, that was interesting. Learning how they were at the mercy of the political appointee to get a job or even beg permission to travel, that was interesting.
I'm pro-woman as much as anyone but Nannerl just did not have an interesting life, through no fault of her own. And reading about a life that was stifled is just sad.
Given a better subject, a more interesting character it would have been WONDERFUL. I would really like to give 2.5 stars but will be generous with 3.
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What would you do if your brother was the most famous musician in all of Europe? And that you had to sacrifice everything from your home to your dreams of becoming a pianist to even the man you love? All that and more happens to Nannerl Mozart, the older sister of THE Mozart. Told from Nannerl's point of view, this historical novel takes the reader on an epic music saga. Heartbreaking and inspiring, it tells the tale of the one of the world's most famous musician from one who both loved and despised him.
Have you seen the movie Amadeus? It is one of the best historical movies I have ever seen. But interestingly, there is no mention (at least that I can remember) of Mozart's sister. Therefore reading this book was like stumbling on a long lost diary. This book is wonderfully written, rich in detail and description. I could see myself visiting all the palaces and different cities with the Mozart family. This would have been sibling rivalry at its finest. I totally sided with Nannerl throughout the whole book. Her brother made it very difficult for her to be happy with her life. Everything that she wanted had to be put aside to help her brother become famous. I really thought it was sad that she could not do what her brother did simply because she was a girl. The unfairness of everything for Nannerl is just painful. I also really felt sorry for her mother who had to sacrifice everything for her son and husband. What I liked about the book was that even though Nannerl had to show her love and support for her brother, we also can see how she struggled with having total allegiance with him. Reading about how she was mad and angry with the men in her life made her seem like a real person. Nancy Moser has written an excellent work of historical fiction. Between this book and Just Jane, she has proven herself to be an outstanding name in this genre. I would love to see this book made into a movie. Highly recommended for music and history fans.
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Except for the occasional period-inappropriate use of words like "cute" and "buzz", that is becoming unfortunately common in modern historical novels, this book is very well written - which is all that saves it from utter tedium.In the very first few pages you learn that the Mozart family travels around Europe, always teeters on the edge of financial ruin, has to bow to the political whims of the time, and does not value their daughter, nor give her the same opportunities, as her more gifted, and male, sibling. You get more of the same, for about 250 more pages. Then, the heroine's life takes an (equally depressing and entirely predictable) turn toward the mundane, which could have been predicted from the very first chapter. Then - she dies. There. I just saved you $12.
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