Every Note Played

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 8

Chapters 9-15

Chapters 16-24

Chapter 25-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Review recordings of two or more pieces mentioned in the text, including classical and jazz samples. How do their differing musical preferences help characterize Richard and Karina?

Identify one or more poetic devices, such as a metaphor or simile, that Genova uses to describe some aspect of ALS. How does the passage you selected enhance the reader experience?

What role does Bill play in the narrative? How might Richard’s experience with ALS differ had he not met Bill?