The Musician's Daughter Book Review

     I just finished the Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap. Honestly I didn't really like it that much, especially in the beginning. This is because the book seemed a little generic and slow. Also I didn't like the ending because it left you needing more information. The author needed to add an epilogue or another chapter because it ended so abruptly. Although I wasn't a fan of this book here's a summary in case you want to read it.

     This book was about a girl name Theresa. Her father was murdered (this is not a spoiler alert...they tell you this within the first 5 pages) and she goes on a journey to try and find her fathers most sacred poession-his violin. While all of this is happening, her mother is completely and utterly oblivious because she is getting ready to have a baby. She never notices her daughter is missing for days which is a little wierd but that's what happens. Theresa has to overcome discrimination because in this time period she isn't seen as an equal and she has to learn to be brave and do things for herself. This may sound like an okay plot but the author drags it out through about 300 pages so it gets boring but if you are very dedicated to book you may enjoy it.

     I would give this book 2/5 stars because I think if the book was about 50 pages long it may have been interesting but the long, drawn-out version did not keep me interested. Also I like the authors word choice because it was unconventional and she used new vocabulary to me. Overall, I wouldn't really recommend this book to anyone unless they are willing and dedicated enough to finish a book when you are bored 75% of the time.