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The Gustav Sonata

The Gustav Sonata

Rose Tremain

3.6(18)on Hardcover

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Growing up sheltered from the echoes of World War II, Gustav forges an intense relationship with a mercurial Jewish boy, Anton, a talented pianist who introduces him to the harsh realities of racism, tolerance, and cruelty during a friendship spanning half a century.

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OL Work ID
OL20035175W

Subjects

Male friendshipFriendship in childrenFriendshipWorld War, 1939-1945FictionFiction, historicalWorld war, 1939-1945, fictionFriendship, fictionSwitzerland, fictionNew York Times reviewedFiction, historical, general

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