A richly evocative novel about the tumultuous exploits of a concert violinist and his struggles with sex, love, drugs, and success. Allegro traces the checkered career of concert violinist Danny Sachs. We see his steady progress as a promising young student, adored and encouraged by many. He and Ruth, a talented young pianist who becomes his accompanist, fall in love. Danny wins the
International Violin Competition in Moscow and makes a brilliant debut in
Carnegie Hall. His career is off to a soaring start. Amid the glamour and stress of his success, Danny becomes increasingly
discontent. He leaves Ruth and begins a dangerous affair with the wife of his wealthy patron, delving deeper into…
This book Allegro: a novel, I think it could've been muchmuch better if there hadn't been so many unecessary sexual scenes, and so much use of profanity. The story itself was fantastic, but too…
