An Yu: Ghost Music (2022, Penguin Random House)
English language
Published Dec. 25, 2022 by Penguin Random House.
3.5 stars. An interesting read. It was kind of like a piece of music. I enjoyed the vibe, but I'm not totally sure what happened.
Years ago, I read Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning; Frankl’s thesis has never left me. Everyone has something that motivates them, whether it’s family and friends, knowledge (me!), a successful career, etc., etc. Whatever that thing is can help folks get through the worst adversity. The trick is to find that thing. In An Yu’s novel, Ghost Music, we see characters wrestling with the realization that they made a mistake when they chose their life’s goal. What happens when you spend years pursuing something only to find out that it’s not what you wanted after all?
Read the rest of my review at A Bookish Type. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, for review consideration.
