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Ballad for Sophie

Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

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A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption. 1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and Fran�ois Samson, the janitor's son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever. 1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos. When all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

I am starting this one. I haven't read a graphic novel for a while. Looks interesting.

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

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I love this story. One of the best books I‘ve read this year hands down. A beautiful and well done story of a pianist, his accomplishments and failures and how he learns to be a good person. I love this story I can‘t rave about it enough.

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

You know a story is going to be good when it includes a cat 🐱

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

Can‘t fall back asleep so reading this masterpiece 🎹

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

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To absolutely no one's surprise, I loved this. Exquisite art, compelling story, redemption and hope at the end. Thank goodness for Maurice and Tintin! 🥹

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

A very poignant graphic novel, and I found the artwork outstanding.✨✨✨

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Ballad for Sophie | FILIPE MELO

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If you are a graphic novel fan, read this. If you are not a graphic novel fan, READ THIS! Told through breathtaking illustrations, Ballad for Sophie is a story of remembrance and redemption. This blend of art and music was the perfect way to illustrate the long tail formed by our early choices. Just, all the feels with this one!