Sleeping with Schubert: A Novel

by Bonnie Marson

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Brooklyn lawyer Liza Durbin has a most unusual problem. Her mind and body have, at least in part, been taken over by the spirit of Franz Schubert, the long-dead Romantic composer. He doesn't like how things went after his Unfinished symphony came out, and Liza is going to be his unwilling vessel. Much to Liza's consternation, her parents are overjoyed at her possession, and think that they have given birth to a veritable Jesus. A mentor from Juilliard, a determined therapist, and a mysterious elderly fan all want to help. Her vagabond boyfriend, back from Italy, is peeved to find this ghostly third person in their relationship. As the media closes in, Liza must fight to preserve her own identity, both from Franz and from those around her.… (more)

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Have you ever thought about channeling your inner spirit or whatever? Well, this quirky novel is about a young woman who unexpectedly begins to channel her inner Franz Schubert. Yes, the composer-pianist of classical music fame.
The gimmick is fun for a while, but wears on you after the first hundred pages or so. From then on I had to work to keep going. The lawyer turned pianist makes it to Carnegie Hall, hopefully not disappointing too many real professionals along the way. (

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jwhenderson | Nov 18, 2020 |

What an unusual premise.
Kinda silly and far fetched, but isn't that what fiction is for ?
Really really liked it - and it's nice to know how the 8th was "finished"!
Read in 2009. (

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CasaBooks | Mar 14, 2014 |

This is a fun sort of off-beat chicklit story about a woman who becomes possessed by the ghost of Schubert. Great light reading. (

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Sengels | Nov 28, 2007 |

This book was a wonderful surprise. It is hard to believe it is Ms. Marson's first book as the writing is deft and engaging. I heartily encourage all to read it. (

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lcrouch | Apr 13, 2006 |

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Brooklyn lawyer Liza Durbin has a most unusual problem. Her mind and body have, at least in part, been taken over by the spirit of Franz Schubert, the long-dead Romantic composer. He doesn't like how things went after his Unfinished symphony came out, and Liza is going to be his unwilling vessel. Much to Liza's consternation, her parents are overjoyed at her possession, and think that they have given birth to a veritable Jesus. A mentor from Juilliard, a determined therapist, and a mysterious elderly fan all want to help. Her vagabond boyfriend, back from Italy, is peeved to find this ghostly third person in their relationship. As the media closes in, Liza must fight to preserve her own identity, both from Franz and from those around her.

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