The Words of Every Song

The Words of Every Song
Liz Moore
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 336pg
3 Jun 2021 UK
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9781786091147
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The highly original debut novel set amid the New York music industry, from the New York Times bestselling author of LONG BRIGHT RIVER__________________________________' A remarkable novel, elegant, wise, and beautifully constructed. ' Roddy DoyleTommy Mays, Titan Records' biggest act, is verging on a mid-life crisis; learning the hard way that a life of fame and fortune comes at a price. But things are looking up for his support band, Burn, which could be a career-changer for Theo, Titan' s young A&R executive. Meanwhile, secretary Cynthia has her eyes on Titan' s latest rising star, singer-songwriter Lenore Lamont. But with a billboard in Times Square, is Lenore starting to feel the pressure? Set in the sleek offices, high-tech recording studios and hip downtown clubs of New York, The Words of Every Song depicts the realities of making it in an industry where glamour and fame can often conceal the harsh realities for those hoping to hit the big-time.
This is a remarkable novel, elegant, wise, and beautifully constructed. I loved the book, and admired the work and spark that went into it. Impressive . . . Moore crafts a clever cycle of interconnected short stories about players in New York City' s music industry. * People * The kind of book you want to read twice. The first time you read it for the well-told story, the second time for another look at the inventive way [Moore] tells it. * Boston Now * Imagine having happened upon Dylan singing in Harvard Square, or having caught one of Joni Mitchell' s early shows at an empty club. This is how I felt reading Liz Moore' s lyrical and powerful debut novel, like I was witnessing a timeless artist on the verge of transcendence. The Words of Every Song is a virtuoso performance. These beautifully rendered characters are melodies that echo in your head, chords that reverberate in your heart, and, long after you' ve turned the last page, you can still hear the audience calling for an encore. Sweet, wistful, artfully arranged: like the best mix tape anyone ever made for you. * Kirkus starred review *
Liz Moore is the author of the acclaimed novels Heft, recently optioned as a feature film, and The Unseen World, which was optioned for television. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781786091147
Published: 3 Jun 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Windmill Books
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 35mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 336

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