If you’ve lived through the events of September 11, 2001, or any other mass tragedy (and even if you haven’t), you can relate to this book. Sarah Pinsker has created a thoughtful commentary on a potential future without dwelling on the horrific events that led to that future. Making music in the darkness, then music against the darkness. It’s also my favorite book of the year (so far). It combines relevant issues with the power of music, and not just the power of music, but our inherent need for music and the connection it can bring.
This is a book about music, about community, and about a changed world. I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. And so most of us can relate to Sarah Pinsker’s debut novel, A Song for a New Day.
Relevant, haunting, and inspiring, this is one of the best books of 2019.Do you love music? Have you ever attended a live concert to experience music? Most of us have. Sarah Pinsker’s A Song for a New Day makes it seem effortless-but in focusing on the taxing nature of the creative process under duress, she also reminds the reader of how difficult 'effortless' can be. There aren’t many books that can accurately convey the dynamics of a local DIY music scene and tap into a decades-long tradition of speculative fiction. Pinsker’s novel feels very relevant in 2019, she’s also grappling with some classically science fictional themes. There’s something very zeitgeist-y about what Pinsker does here. It’s a fascinating paradox: elements of this world are utterly terrifying, but Pinsker balances that neatly with elements to show its appeal. To call this novel completely dystopian wouldn’t be entirely accurate, though: there’s a passing reference to states having established a basic income, for instance. By setting this novel in a society where DIY can literally be against the law, Pinsker ups the suspense considerably.
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