by Mitch Albom
First published 2016
Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher, travels to America with only an old guitar and six precious strings. His otherworldly talent, touched by the gods, propels him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, affecting the lives of stars like Elvis and Carole King. But his gift is a burden, as his guitar's blue strings mark the lives he forever changes. When Frankie vanishes at the height of his fame, his legend grows until his final, spectacular return.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, magical-realism, music, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Spain, United States
Period: Civil War, 1936-1939, 20th century
368 pages · Paperback · Harper Paperbacks
Content warnings: war