I found myself attracted to this book's cover. Each time I look at it I see something new. The author skillfully turned the words into a powerful story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Sennaar has crafted characters that are going to stay with me for a long time.

A unique story of one man's journey to success as a musician, told largely through the perspective of the leading women in his life. The novel is absolutely sprawling as we jump between characters, time periods, and continents. As would be expected, certain threads of the story are more captivating than others and I struggled a bit though the less engaging parts. However, with music as the thoroughline, the author gracefully explores motherhood, cross-cultural experience, grief and ambition. An impressive debut.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it had everything that I was hoping for from the description. It was a great concept about family and the characters felt like realistic people. I thought the characters felt like they were supposed to and worked in this universe. Mai Sennaar has a great writing style and left me wanting more.

I struggled with They Dream in Gold. I wanted so badly to love this book. When I saw Sarah Jessica Parker’s glowing review I knew I would love this book. Maybe my hopes were too high. In the beginning I was so confused on what was going on. I couldn’t figure out how the characters were connected and the story was all over the place in time and places around the world. About half way through it started to make more sense and I willed myself to finish the book. The ending was good. I love books about families, love, and happy endings so I reluctantly gave it three stars. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

simply a gorgeous work about family with fantastic writing and a really fun style. would recommend this one so much. thanks for the arc.

The story flowed well and the characters were well developed. I recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.


****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

such a beautiful story, I was hung on every single word! Sennaar really captured the familys feelings and belifs and told them in such a heartwarming way I loved ever second of it and cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy!