Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm: A Novel

Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm: A Novel

Book is in good condition! There is light wear from use. The pages are clean with no marks. There is a white sticker inside the back cover.

GMA BUZZ PICK: How can one find a sense of belonging when faced with unrequited love? This captivating debut, described as "gorgeously written" by Celeste Ng, the best-selling author of Little Fires Everywhere, is a mesmerizing tale of jazz and soul. It explores the timeless allure of dangerous love through the perspectives of the women who love Circus Palmer - a renowned trumpet player and a true charmer. As the story unfolds, these women discover the strength of their own voices. The New York Times Book Review praises it as "elegant, unexpected, and unforgettable," while Jason Reynolds, the best-selling author of Look Both Ways, hails it as a "modern masterpiece." Set in 2013, the narrative follows Circus Palmer, a 40-year-old musician from Boston who cherishes his music and refuses to be tied down. However, his world turns upside down when he learns that Maggie, the drummer he secretly holds closest to his heart, is expecting his child. Instead of confronting the situation head-on, Circus flees, triggering a series of revelations from the significant women in his life. Among them is his teenage daughter, Koko, who idolizes her father and grapples with her emerging sexuality, all while her mentally fragile mother strives to overcome the failure of their marriage and Circus' rejection. Through an exquisite arrangement of diverse female voices, the author, Warrell, skillfully weaves a soul-stirring and compelling tale of passion, risk, father-daughter relationships, married and single women, and ultimately, hope and reconciliation.

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