The Time of Our Singing
The Time of Our Singing
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1940s-1990s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Time of Our Singing by Richard Powers follows the lives of a multicultural family at the intersection of music and social change in America. Spanning from the civil rights movement to modern times, the story explores the challenges and triumphs of individuals navigating issues of race, identity, and family through the transformative power of music.
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Time of Our Singing by Richard Powers intricately weaves music, race, and history into a compelling narrative. Praised for its lyrical prose and ambitious scope, the novel explores complex themes with depth. However, some find its pacing uneven and the plot occasionally overwrought. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and richly textured work.
Who Should Read The Time of Our Singing?
A reader who values complex narratives exploring race, history, and music would enjoy The Time of Our Singing. Fans of Beloved by Toni Morrison or The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, who appreciate deep character studies and rich thematic layers, may find this novel rewarding.
4,699 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1940s-1990s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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