The Heart of Everything by Marc Levy has a quirky, offbeat premise that didn’t work for me, though it was entertaining overall. The novel follows Thomas, a concert pianist whose life is turned upside down when his father, Raymond—dead for five years—reappears and asks him to help reunite with his true love, Camille, in the afterlife. To do so, Thomas must travel from Paris to San Francisco and steal Camille’s ashes so they can be mixed with Raymond’s. Yes, it’s as bizarre as it sounds.
At its core, this is a story about grief, love, and unfinished business. The tone is light despite the heavy subject matter, and there are moments that made me laugh.
That said, the book didn’t leave a lasting emotional impact for me. The story felt a bit too short for such an unusual premise, and the ending came across as abrupt.
Overall, this is a cozy, gentle, and sometimes funny read—pleasant and easy to enjoy, even if it didn’t fully connect with me.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
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