by Alexis Ragougneau is a critically acclaimed novel that explores the destructive power of musical perfectionism and family dysfunction. The book, which was a finalist for the Prix Femina 2019 , centers on the Claessens family and is structured around Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 77. Narrative Synopsis
It explores the "dissonance" of a family bound by music, characterized by high expectations and emotional tyranny. Opus 77 Alexis Ragougneau epub
A prestigious conductor who sacrificed everything—including his family's well-being—to reach the peak of the musical hierarchy. by Alexis Ragougneau is a critically acclaimed novel
The narrator and a world-class pianist known for her technical perfection. She struggles with the shadow of her father’s influence. The narrator and a world-class pianist known for
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Ariane's brother, an equally talented musician whose psychological "bunker" or retreat from the world becomes a central mystery. His story is described through "seven tableaux" of genius and exile. Thematic Analysis
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