The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch AlbomMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Magical Realism Physical Book
Our narrator throughout the book is music. Frankie is born during the Spanish Civil War. Music bestows on him a gift for music at his birth. His is a tragic life, but one full of music. His incredible talent leads him to fame and stardom. But his joys come from his love of music, his mentor and his true love, Aurora. Each time he uses his incredible talent to bless someone’s life, one of his magic guitar strings turns blue.
This is a beautifully written and conceived story. The author weaves real-world history and people into the story. The story teaches of the cost of fame and fortune, and the burden great talent can be.
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