Rachmaninoff by K. Piet and S.L. Armstrong
Reviewed by Kathy K.
Rachmaninoff by K. Piet and S.L. Armstrong is a very different yet interesting story. At the beginning I did wonder just where Rachmaninoff, the Russian composer, came into the story—he doesn’t, other than apocryphally—but I did enjoy the way that the authors worked him into the tale.
In many ways I found this book to be a fascinating amalgam of history, character development, romance and just plain human interest; and I was somewhat surprised, although pleasantly so, to find myself eager to just sit and absorb as I read.
Aric and Nikola are about as different as any two man you can find; but it made sense the more I read. Aric is young and, even for someone at the age for rebellion, he takes it to great lengths. But, again, as the story progresses it is all too clear just why he acts as he does.
Nikola on the other hand, is extremely old-fashioned, to such a degree that, without understanding the whys and wherefores, it would seem to be ridiculous. Personally I didn’t find him in the least amusing or over-the-top; again, the knowing makes all the difference…and I’m not going to say anything more on that point. It’s probably not a huge stretch to figure it out, but a little mystery with a book can be a very good thing, and in the case of Rachmaninoff it’s a wonderful thing.
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Kathy K.
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Book Description: Nineteen-year-old Aric Reynolds has spent most of his life in boarding schools, summer camps, or on tour as a prodigy with the piano. His wealthy parents have never had time for him, and after a failed year at college, they have decided on a final course of action. Aric is brought to Nikola Jovanović’s beautiful, sprawling manor in Serbia.
Nikola is known the world around as a master in music, unsurpassed by any, but terribly reclusive. For one year, Aric is to be his student, but in the modern day, it is easy for Aric to learn Nikola’s secrets. With a dark shadow lurking from Nikola’s past and Aric’s stubborn, promiscuous nature, the sexual tension between the pair simply explodes, and Aric’s very mortal life is held in the balance.
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Genre: M/M
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Length: 84,000 Words
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Reviewed by Kathy K.”
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Thank you for the review, Kathy K! I’m so happy you enjoyed the book!
While you’re right about how Rachmaninoff (the musician the book is named for) never makes a physical appearance in the story, his music was often the inspiration. From the classic Prelude Op. 3 No. 2, to other piano pieces of his like Prelude Op. 23 No. 5 and Etude Op. 39 No. 6 (aka “Little Red Riding Hood” XD). Music is a very important artistic expression for both Aric and Nikola. It’s the one thing they have in common from the very beginning. ^_^
Thanks again for your review! I hope you’ll also enjoy future books from Storm Moon Press!
~K. Piet
Oh brother… you’re right of course. I never made the connection, although I should have. Guess I was too caught up in Aric and Nikola.
Thank you so much for stopping by.