( Log Out /  Well you should! 8,879 Ratings. Standalone ⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓ SYPNOSIS: It can really change the world. It is very rare to randomly pick a title and enjoy it all the way through without rolling your eyes. And those connections change the world. Frankie Presto, a legendary guitarist who disappeared from the public eye, dies. Haha. Mitch Albom creates a magical world through his love of music in this remarkable new novel about the power of talent to change our lives. Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.” Recommended: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is highly recommended for music lovers, for fans of Mitch Albom, and for readers who appreciate creative writing and a memorable story with unsuspected plot twists and a touch of romance. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a novel by American author and journalist Mitch Albom. Publication Date: October 25, 2016; Genres: Fiction; Paperback: 368 pages; Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; ISBN-10: 0062294431; ISBN-13: 9780062294432 All your doubts will cast away if you start to read this. “You cannot eat if you do not chew. Other categories it is classified as include Music and Fiction. Recommended: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is highly recommended for music lovers, for fans of Mitch Albom, and for readers who appreciate creative writing and a memorable story with unsuspected plot twists and a touch of romance. People from all walks of life and from all over the world flock to his funeral. He are humble, kind, has a good heart, always consider other people’s own works and he’s a good company. Find me at: “Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.” Overview. I highly recommend it. Setting. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Music is a good narrator. ( Log Out /  Want to Read. Who truly was Frankie Presto? Book Cover Redesign. ~Rainer Maria Rilke, “I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.” The novel's protagonist, a guitarist, is introduced at his own funeral. The very synopsis made me intrigued and I wanted to pick up the book right away, but your further words made me literally craving for more~ I love the idea of the narrator, it kind of reminds me of The Book Thief (which I haven’t read yet, too), where Death was a narrator. This means that at no extra cost to you, I can earn a small percentage of your purchase price. Goodreads Also the way where you get your talent on music were unique and funny for me. Born in a burning church, Presto spends much of his childhood under the care of a blind music teacher and his father figure. This is yet another surrealistically magical, heartfelt story that can all be indulged in a single novel. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Review: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom, Follow The Muggle Reader on WordPress.com, Review: Trashy Romance Novel by Jacqueline Smith, Review: The Lovely Reckless by Kami Garcia, Looking for Book Reviewers in #TheBookRobinhoods. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto Information Here, Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned author, screenwriter, playwright, nationally syndicated columnist, broadcaster and musician. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by by Mitch Albom. Albom’s new book The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, his most ambitious ever, is set in the world of music and follows the mythical Frankie Presto, the greatest guitarist to ever walk the earth. “Everyone joins a band in this life,” he observes, be it through music, family, friends, or lovers. The novel includes touches of magic as evidenced in the title and the use of "Music" as the narrator. I recommend it!!!!!! Four of his books have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies. Media type. Title: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. How many Mitch Albom books have you read? “You cannot write if you do not read,” the blind man said. I’ve read some early positive early reviews. View all posts by Nicole, Ahh this book sounds really interesting! He has founded eight charities in Detroit and Haiti, where he operates an orphanage. I love how Albom infused magical things in a historical book. Well, I don’t know the other musicians and I think they’re oldies so (no offense lol). Twitter Music is the unusual narrator telling the story of Frankie Presto, a gifted guitar player and singer, who changes six lives with his six magical blue strings. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. #LetsTalkBookish #LetsDiscuss2021, The Beautiful Strangers [Book Review] #ThrowBackThursday, The Nature of Fragile Things [Book Review]. ***Update to include this review of Mitch Albom’s newest release, a heartfelt memoir: Finding Chika. Also different people who have known Frankie Presto narrated their experience and friendship with him. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. Released on November 10, 2015, publisher HarperCollins printed 700,000 hardcover initial copies. The story starts at the end, at Frankie Presto’s funeral in Villareal, Spain, the town in which Frankie was born in 1936. Learn how your comment data is processed. Have you read The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto? But this book proved me wrong. I really love this! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Genres: Fiction; paperback: 368 pages; Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; ISBN-10: 0062294431; ISBN-13: 9780062294432 With a clever, catchy concept, this novel takes readers on a journey through the life of Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a … At first I didn’t understand what it’s role and I have to reread the first page. Readers like myself will have to suspend belief at times to fully appreciate the fable that the author creates. His amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, with his stunning playing and singing talent affecting numerous stars (Duke Ellington, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley) until, as if predestined, he becomes a pop star himself. I am touched and inspired. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is the latest addition to Mitch’s books and I can assure you, you won’t regret reading it. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. And I got confused on some musical parts of the book because I’m not a guitar player. “Music is the narrator telling the story of Frankie Presto, a gifted guitar player and singer, who changes six lives with his six magical blue strings. Every share helps us grow. Musical Theme: Imaginatively told, cleverly constructed, and creatively written, there’s a lot to love about The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto and its theme that music has the power to affect us all. His life touches many famous musicians on his journey to become a pop star himself. And there were a lot of musicians mentioned here like Elvis Presly, The Beatles, Darlene Love, Burt Bacharach, Roger McGuin, Lyle Lovett etc. I encouraged her but she refused because she told me that she had a wide imagination to the point that her mind will wander far away to that story. This book got me out of my reading slump. He is adored. WARNING: Contains spoilers “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” is a beautifully written book by Mitch Albom which follows the life of a musician named Frankie Presto. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. Have you read other titles by Mitch Albom? So be careful what music you listened to because I believed that you are what you are listening. Genre: Historical Fiction, Inspirational, Music, Magical Realism, Fantasy. His legend grows. He had a big part on Frankie’s life. Mitch Albom’s 2015 novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, blends magical realism with historical fiction to create a genre-bending work that is accessible for a wide range of audiences; however, given the complex themes of love, loss, regret, and redemption, the novel is best suited for a young adult audience and older. Book clubs might love this one! It’s a very unique and interesting idea! What you do not play can sweeten what you do.”. Thank you for reading today! This information about The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. Title: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, Genre: Historical Fiction, Inspirational, Music, Magical Realism, Fantasy, Mitch Albom creates a magical world through his love of music in this remarkable new novel about the power of talent to change our lives, This is the epic story of Frankie Presto—the greatest guitar player who ever lived—and the six lives he changed with his six magical blue strings. Like the narrator (Death) in The Book Thief, Music as narrator tenderly tells the heartfelt life story of Frankie, a gifted musician. “Everyone joins a band in this life. 'The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto' is an enchanting novel that will have readers lost in the story from the very first page. ( Log Out /  And it’s really cool that it narrated the story. Frankie, born in a burning church, abandoned as an infant, and raised by a music teacher in a small Spanish town, until war rips his life apart. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. A lifelong musician, Mitch Albom’s passion shines through on every page. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan. My husband and I plan to “buddy read” it and a review will be coming some time in June. Blessed by the Spirit of Music, Frankie is gifted with six magical strings on his guitar that have the power to save lives. ... Genre: Historical Fiction. The story, is the story of Frankie Presto, a musical genius that was born in Spain during the Spanish civil war between 1936 to 1939. Many people got inspired because of him and some of them was amazed by his amazing talents. Pre-order for the soundtrack will go live on Friday, October 23rd. Spain was not clearly defined but some places like Mijares River, Villareal and Calvario Street were mentioned and explained. I’d be honored and thrilled if you choose to enjoy and follow along (see subscribe or follow option), promote, and/or share my blog. There were a lot of twists and I got surprised on the events that have happened. Book Cover and author photos are credited to Amazon or an author’s website. He can do some things that normal people can’t do like he can play to distract other people, play fast and also he have blue strings. It is perfectly paced, consistent in tone, and brimming with quotes that are fridge-magnet worthy. El Maestro a blind and drunkard guitarist who taught Frankie to play guitar. Sounds like a biography, right? There’s also a soundtrack to accompany the book! Engaging and Inspiring: I love creative and innovative writing and the author definitely takes risks. Pinterest. Music indeed is a powerful thing I think. Totally recommend it. He went in Detroit, Nashville, New Orleans and Woodstock. Quick take. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. ( Log Out /  This book is his story. Using a touch of fantasy and magical realism, Mitch Albom’s story (fable) draws upon his own real life experience as a musician to add depth and credibility to Frankie’s story. Change ). His legend grows. 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It’s so unique because the Music itself was the narrator and I haven’t read anything similar like this. It is such a great read. He makes records. Music and Life: “All humans are musical,” and in a metaphorical sense, “everyone joins a band in this life.” This unforgettable story is one that explores our deepest connections (in the larger sense) and Frankie’s life (specifically). ~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text. He reappears just before his death to change one last life. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto begins with Music and a funeral. Frankie’s blue strings are a significant symbol of the interconnectedness of every life. I’m adding this book to my wishlist ❤, Thank you for reading Cass! A lifelong musician himself, Mitch Albom delivers a remarkable novel, infused with the message that “everyone joins a band in this life” and those connections change us all. Mitch Albom’s The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is one such book. Author: Mitch Albom. ( Log Out /  At nine years old, he is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. (Read the book to know how they got their talents). Add to box for $9.99. Published Date: November 10, 2012. by Mitch Albom. Pages: 512. I rarely read historical fiction and I wanted to change this for a long time – maybe this book will make me do it! :* I have read in the goodreads that it was like the Book Thief like you said. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom Also by this author: The First Phone Call From Heaven Published by HarperCollins on November 10, 2015 Genres/Lists: Fiction Pages: 512 Read synopsis on Goodreads I received this book for free … The Magic Strings. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It was poignant and uplifting, with characters whom I adored even if I didn't always understand them, combining fictional characters with actual people and events into a book that was literally magical. Part love story, part magical mystery, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is Mitch Albom at his finest, a Forrest Gump-like epic about one man’s journey to discover what truly matters and the power of talent to change our lives. We got better look how Frankie lived his life fruitfully while he was still alive. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto [Book Review], The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. ( Log Out /  9. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Hardcover. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto published in 2015 and I’m discovering it for the first time. Unless explicitly stated that they are free, all books that I review have been purchased by me or borrowed from the library. I love Mitch Albom's writing. A lifelong musician himself, Mitch Albom delivers a remarkable novel, infused with the message that “everyone joins a band in this life” and those connections change us all. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. As a result, readers are treated to a survey of pop culture music history. Do you have a favorite? When my sister asked me to read it, I picked it up right away. I can’t put it down. Book clubs might love this one! And what you play always affects someone. XD I’ll wait for you just like how you wait for me to read TMI hahahaha. Mood/Tone. Also, Elvis Presley tho! This money will be used to offset the costs of running a blog and to sponsor giveaways, etc. This book is so awesome because it shows how music changes lives. You Are Gone and I Am Here (Frankie's Final Song) [From "The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto: The Musical Companion"] John Pizzarelli. But before that, I checked it if what genre was it and I saw it was a historical fiction. Heartrending and inventive, Albom’s latest is infused with the message that “everyone joins a band in this life”—and that music, like love, has the power to affect us all. And I’m not really fond in that genre because I find it boring. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is the story of fictional legendary musician Frankie Presto, entwining his life story with twentieth century music history. This is not a character named Music, but Music itself, and is essentially the narrator of the story. ( Log Out /  With the Spirit of Music as our guide, we glimpse into the lives that were changed by one man whose strings could touch the music—and the magic—in each of us. Publisher: Harper Collins. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is an all-round lovely read. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is one of those books that drew me in and made me reflect on a lot of things in my own life as I was going through Frankie's life with him. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. Contemporary fiction The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. This engaging story captivated me and gave me a “book hangover.”. Does anyone truly know? With its Forrest Gump-like romp through the music world, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It's part of the magic we find in life. “I am Music. With its Forest Gump-like romp through the music world, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. Because Frankie is troubled by his childhood experiences and tortured by his biggest mistake, he drops out of sight to reconcile with his past. Born under tragic circumstances, abandoned as an infant, and raised by a music teacher in a small Spanish town, Frankie is sent to America alone at nine years old with his prized guitar (and six magic strings). With its Forest Gump-like romp through the music world, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. Yes, Music with a capital “M”. Popular author Mitch Albom’s (Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven) release, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, is a modern fable about the power of music to change our lives. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. At the height of his popularity, tortured by his biggest mistake, he vanishes. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. At nine years old, Frankie Presto --- a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town --- is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. All books February 2016The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. He is the author of six consecutive number one New York Times bestsellers–including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time–and his books have collectively sold more than thirty-five million copies in forty-five languages. There’s also a soundtrack to accompany the book! Only decades later does he reappear - just before his spectacular death - to change one last life. Genre/Categories: Fiction, Music, Fable, Magical Realism. And the second is that his guitar strings, a gift from El Maestro, magically turn blue when Frankie changes the life of someone he encounters. With its Forrest Gump –like journey through the music world, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. Sometimes, it affects the world.”. It’s inspirational, witty, thought-provoking, and surreal. Friday, I’ll be highlighting book recs for Dads …… I’ll be in the process of reading Backman’s new release Us Against You……sequel to Beartown….. releasing 6/5)…my most anticipated new release of the year! “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.”, “Silence enhances music. And Music is in the connection of human souls, speaking a language that needs no words.”. In a way, it is, albeit an entirely fictional one. (I only play piano and I know the other terms like Adagio) but maybe you’ll learn from it. ( Log Out /  This is the epic story of Frankie Presto—the greatest guitar pla…. But Frankie’s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century. ~Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, “I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection! You won’t regret I promised! Instagram If you love music or you are a musician this is for you. First published in 2012, this novel has since become the talk of the town. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto By Mitch Albom is in the Religious/Inspirational category and rides high on the best-seller lists. A lifelong musician himself, Mitch Albom delivers an unforgettable story. Talents like music, they appeared as brilliant colors. ***Blogs posts may contain affiliate links. Publication Date: October 25, 2016; Genres: Fiction; Paperback: 368 pages; Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; ISBN-10: 0062294431; ISBN-13: 9780062294432 Then he went to America. Pingback: Summer Reading Season | Reading Ladies, Pingback: 10 Books to Read By the Pool or Ocean | Reading Ladies, Pingback: Music and Reading! ~Denise J Hughes, “Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones.” Only decades later, having finally healed his heart, does Frankie reappearjust before his spectacular death—to change one last life. I don’t know, but maybe reading is not her forte so I will not forced her into that. I hate history subject. Faith Kaufman. Written with an ear for rhythm and cadence, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. And you cannot play if you do not”—he grabbed for the boy’s hand—“listen.”, I read to escape reality Change ). In other words, music define who you are. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. 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Frankie Presto is a good man. ***Edited to include my recent review of Finding Chika by Mitch Albom. The most interesting, creative, and daring part of the writing is the technique of weaving real life musical icons into the story as characters. OMG! The title “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” refers to two things: First is a tape of Frankie playing in the studio, captured by a studio engineer. Mitch Albom’s passion for music has brought to life another mesmerizing fictional masterpiece, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. Publication Date: October 25, 2016; Genres: Fiction; Paperback: 368 pages; Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; ISBN-10: 0062294431; ISBN-13: 9780062294432 Carmencita first receives the strings as a gift, and she is told that they have lives inside them, a fact confirmed by Music in the last chapter. I was hesitant to read this book at first - the description didn't sound like something I would be very interested in - but I have read other books by the author and always end up blown away by the end of each one. Member thoughts. It’s the writer’s ability to drag the reader into the realm of magic without incepting any notion of surrealism, especially for cynical critics. All (196) All (196) Love (133) But Frankie Presto’s gift is also his burden, as he realizes the power of the strings his teacher gave him, and how, through his music, he can actually affect people’s lives. My sister had asked me to read this book for her book thesis because she doesn’t like to read. It's part of the magic we find in life.…more All of his books, including this one, captures the sense of being human. Learn more at http://www.mitchalbom.com and http://www.mitchalbomcharities.org. Book thesis because she doesn ’ t know the other terms like Adagio ) but maybe is. 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