Heartstrings: An Excentric Pianist: A Curious Plumber

by Brian Raymond

Desmond never thought he'd find love again. He never thought he'd want to.

He thought that his melodies and solitary life were enough.

But when his solitary life gets interrupted by a friendly plumber who turns out to be so much more, it doesn't seem like he has a choice.

But Desmond is a queer duck. Can the ghosts of his past leave him alone with his happiness, or will the things that haunt him prevail?

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2018

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The title makes it sound like it's a lighthearted book. It isn't. The Pianist isn't "Excentric" (was that supposed to be a cute misspelling?) and the plumber definitely isn't curious. I'd define the pianist as emotionally crippled/tortured because of his past and the plumber as empathetic/kindhearted. This is a slow-paced story where the main's horrific background was revealed piece by very annoyingly small piece (in between crippling flashbacks) and I found it extremely frustrating because I feel that someone with his issues needs professional therapeutic help.

Overall I did finish it so it was readable, but I doubt I'll ever read it again.

FYI: if you're looking for MM action look elsewhere - all you'll get is a couple of hugs and meaningful looks (which I have no problem with). If you're looking for a ton of unresolved emotional anxiety (which I do have a problem with) this book is for you.