I loved this novel. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Despite the above flaws, it's a good book, just needs to be cut way Opera, circus, travel, a strong woman protagonist, passion, love -- author Chee tics every 'can't wait to read this book' box. . But it’s okay, because Alexander Chee is here with the most operatic novel I’ve ever read about (wait for it) an *opera* singer whose secret past is the story of a new *opera. Perhaps that is part of what made the story feel like it slowed down in the middle. Despite the above flaws, it's a good book, just needs to be cut way back...Lilliet Berne has secrets, many secrets hidden in her past and layered upon each other through time and circumstance.

Gordon, disguised as a sea captain, chases the dancer but fails to capture her or the ruby. Edinburgh is moody, dramatic - and pure." Published You might like it.Reading this book was like climbing Mt Everest except more time consuming & no one thinks you're a badass when you finish. Parrots can sing Mozart, too – as proven by this beaked beauty, who can eke out an impressively operatic rendition of the painfully high bars of ‘Der Hölle Rache’, with vibrato aplenty. Alice Verlet as Queen of the Night, 1912 The first singer to perform the aria onstage was Mozart's sister-in-law Josepha Hofer, who at the time was 32. A priceless ruby is stolen from an Egyptian exhibit at the San Franciso Museum. Chee should have killed the tenor off way earlier in the story, so he could be another skeleton in Lilliet's closet, and made up a better villain to take his place. Opera…..divas…..scandal…..intrigue……what’s not to love? Like a pretty courtesan trying to make a living, this novel tried desperately to seduce me. --Edmund White“Men often complain of the wickedness of women. Oskar quickly arrests a suspect and finds circumstantial evidence to support a conviction. --Edmund White"Alexander Chee is the best new novelist I've seen in some time. There were aspects of this that I really enjoyed but it was ultimately not for me. In order to survive, she transformed herself from hippodrome rider to courtesan, from empress’s maid to debut singer, all the while weaving a complicated web of romance, obligation, and political intrigue. When one is finally offered to her, she realizes with alarm that the libretto is based on a hidden piece of her past. Was this review helpful to you? And I did for a while but... 1. But if you like long, sprawling, decadent novels you might enjoy this quite a bit!I heard about this novel way back in the spring at Book Expo, but I don't really like historical fiction. Yet, there is much to applaud here - the plotting of this novel is detailed and makes me dizzy just thinking about it! While Chee does a magnificent job of history and setting, the characters, especially the star, felt hollow and flat. Egypt had never been evoked so far in this series. And one, she hopes, Lilliet Berne is a sensation of the Paris Opera, a legendary soprano with every accolade except an original role, every singer’s chance at immortality. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? [kills him, it happens about three hundred pages too late. My main problem was the repetition and just the sheer length of it.

Not bad. Why this 'February release date I don't know - and though I haven't yet read much of it - it's 553pp. It's certainly very theatrical, very high drama. But if you like long, sprawling, decadent novels you might enjoy this quite a There were aspects of this that I really enjoyed but it was ultimately not for me. Which person was behind this book?Lillian Berne is a legendary soprano in the Opera, narrating her story. She went to live in the land of shadows becoming the It's sweeping and operatic, full of sensory details and gorgeous writing. The problem? 1 of 2 people found this review helpful. Disclaimer : Please note that this is a tribute production and is not affiliated or endorsed by the Whitney Houston Estate Perhaps that is part of what made the story feel like it slowed down in the middle. Which person was behind this book?I adored this!!! Lilliet Berne is a world-famous opera singer searching through her memories, unearthing the secrets and betrayals that made her. Quite simply, this was an outstanding ninety minutes of drama. The plot was quite intricate, and although I have virtually NO knowledge of opera, I was not off-put by it. Ever since she was orphaned in America, she's spent her life on the run. Especially historical fiction featuring real people who are characters in the book. I've admittedly never been to the opera, so maybe for opera fans this book is right on target. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. And indeed, it has all that and more. By all accounts, Hofer had an extraordinary upper register and an agile voice and apparently Mozart, being familiar with Hofer's vocal ability, wrote the two blockbuster arias to showcase it. Enjoy this video? The Queen There's never a shortage of drama in this fast-paced telenovela about two families living the high life while being involved in criminal activities. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. She has debuted many staple roles of the coloratura repertoire at the Vienna State Opera including However, Alexander Chee daringly bucks the trend with his epic tale of Lilliet Berne, a mysterious soprano at the height of her career, who's approached to star in an opera created especially forThey rarely publish novels like THE QUEEN of THE NIGHT anymore. My main problem was the repetition and just the sheer length of it. The story mirrors Lilliet's own life in a disconcerting way - and Lilliet has skeletons in her closet that she thought long buried.2.5 stars. A priceless ruby is stolen from an Egyptian exhibit at the San Franciso Museum. Why this 'February release date I don't know - and tI got a hard-back copy through Amazon - one of their 'Also available from' and am reading it now. Pick-ups take place on Thursdays and Fridays, and the order deadline is 3 pm on Wednesday.

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