Review: A deep love story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 8, 2014
"The Heart's Melody" is a fresh, unorthodox love story, with an emphasis on culture and heritage, that will make you think deeply. The main character, a fifty-something Jewish woman in Israel, falls in love with a twenty-something Arab man -- which is quite taboo for both cultures. The relationship awakens many thoughts and brings new experiences to the main characters (Noa and Amar). I was struck by the writing -- it is beautiful, descriptive, and emotional. The chapters are brief and each carries a theme, which adds a unique element to the storytelling. The beautiful artwork at the beginning of each chapter is fitting and adds a nice touch to the novel. The love story's plot is well-paced and keeps a nice rhythm throughout the novel. There are highs and lows in Noa and Amar's relationship, and it really makes the reader think about the nature of love and notions of culture and heritage. The characters are well-developed and interesting. In a lot of love stories, I find myself wondering, "Why the heck did Character X do that?" The motives and actions of these characters, even if some are in the throes of love, are apparent to the reader throughout -- I really felt for the characters. Overall, if you enjoy love stories, stories about cultures, or both, I highly recommend "The Heart's Melody."