Cis H. (californiadreamin) reviewed on + 279 more book reviews
I saw author being interviewed on PBS tv and became intrigued with reading this book. The first chapter tells the story of how Ray's $10 Million Dollar Stradivarius violin was stolen. Unfortunately I figured out who stole it right away but continued reading.
Ray's backstory of his childhood, his devoted grandmother who always believed in him, his mother who didn't think he had any business pursuing music, etc was interesting and added to his determination and drive.
There were disturbing incidences of racism that Ray encountered, not only when playing his violin but more distressing when faced with white police.
Overall, the story was enjoyable though some passages just not believable. And Mr. Slocumb could have removed some of the descriptive passages, therefore I rate it only with 3 stars.
Ray's backstory of his childhood, his devoted grandmother who always believed in him, his mother who didn't think he had any business pursuing music, etc was interesting and added to his determination and drive.
There were disturbing incidences of racism that Ray encountered, not only when playing his violin but more distressing when faced with white police.
Overall, the story was enjoyable though some passages just not believable. And Mr. Slocumb could have removed some of the descriptive passages, therefore I rate it only with 3 stars.
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