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Title: Sleeping with Schubert

Author: Bonnie Marson

Narrator: Michelle Santopietro

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-04

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Fortunately, the evidence is tangible, and Liza is soon brought into the esteemed halls of Juilliard under the tutelage of the revered, and feared, Greta Pretsky, a humorless woman whose only interest in Liza is her channeling of Schubert. Greta's greedy for her next big star, and the entire New York City press is whispering of Liza's brilliance as the public awaits her debut at Carnegie Hall. Even Liza's boyfriend, Patrick, seems more in love with her than ever.

Yet as Liza yields to Franz's great passion, her own life and identity threaten to elude her. Why was she chosen as the vessel for this musical genius, and when, if ever, will he leave? Their entwined souls follow a path of ecstasy, peril, and surprise as they search for the final, liberating truth.

A strikingly original novel, Sleeping with Schubert plays on years of speculation regarding Franz Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony". Bonnie Marson's extraordinary imagination supposes that Schubert cannot truly die until the mystery is solved, even if it means being resurrected in the body of a deceptively ordinary woman. Filled with drama and humor, this irresistible novel explores love, genius, and identity in ways that will engage and amaze readers.

Critic Reviews:

"Marson is at her best in capturing the power of music to transform and (literally) inhabit performers and composers." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Schubert is one of my favorite composers so it was so interesting to think of ...

Schubert is one of my favorite composers so it was so interesting to think of him inhabiting someone like that

Irresistible

I hesitate to use too many superlatives for fear of not being credible, but here goes anyway: This book is the funniest, most entertaining, gripping, exciting, and pleasurable story I've read in ions. My only criticism is that it wasn't longer as I didn't want the pleasure to end. While at first the story might seem somewhat contrived, Marson's creative brillance brings it off seamlessly. I didn't find any great spiritual lessons or philosophical insights here; rather, enjoyment was what I gained. I can't remember anything I've ever read that made me laugh out loud as much, somewhat embassingly when I was reading the book in public. The protagonist's sister is a stitch, as are all other members of her family. I was thinking how the novel would end, and I was expecting some humdrum denourement, but even there I was rewarded with a surprisingly touching and emotional close. Here's my hope: I hope that Bonnie Marson is not a one-time wonder. I'll buy whatever she writes next, but this book is a tough act to follow.

Five Stars

A really fun read! Original and different!

Hilarious! Laughter is healing

Anyone would find this book amusing. This is a must read for anyone who loves classical music. It starts in Nordstrom's where the main character is annoyed by the piano player. She takes his place and plays like a genius, even though she only struggled through a few piano lessons as a child. How could you not like that beginning?

unusual book - love it!

This is a captivating, unusual book - love it!