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Violence
Barely any
Minimal violence; some historical wartime context
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Albom's accessible literary register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild adult romantic content across Frankie's long life
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drinking in the music world
Emotional Intensity
Some
The emotional weight of a life given to art and the people who heard Frankie play — warm rather than harrowing
What this book is about
Mitch Albom's novel follows Frankie Presto, a fictional Spanish-born guitar prodigy whose life intersects with real musicians and historical moments, narrated by the spirit of Music itself. Albom writes accessible inspirational fiction with his characteristic warmth; the guitar mythology and historical cameos are engaging. Some adult content in the romantic storylines. Appropriate for adult readers.
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