The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee Paperback Book

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Rent The Piano Teacher

Author: Janice Y. K. Lee

Format: Quality Paperback, Unabridged-CD

Publisher: Penguin Books

Published: Nov 2009

Genre: Fiction - Literary

Retail Price: $24.00

Pages: 336

Synopsis

In the sweeping tradition of 'The English Patient' Lee offers a gripping tale set in war-torn Hong Kong. Rich with intrigue, romance, and betrayal, this wonderfully written, utterly captivating novel dazzles.--Chang-rae Lee.

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Reviews

BookLender review by Ellen on 2012-03-24 10:47:51

Im rounding up, since I cannot give halfstars.The historical context of this book intrigued me, and I found the authors ability to create an immersive setting very strong. However, I felt more immersed in the world of this book than I did in the story being told. The plot never consistently gripped me the way the setting did.I enjoyed, but didnt love, the book. It read like a first draft on the verge of unrealized potential for something more than a diversion.