First of all, the best way to enjoy this book is by listening to the audiobook! The music is incorporated into the story, and adds a whole other layer of awesomeness to this book. What I liked about the book: How music was important and influential in each child's life and the many themes of music found within the stories. It was a good reminder to me of the value of music to education and culture, and the impact music education can have on children. I also really enjoyed the historical context of each story. What I wasn't so fond of: (view spoiler)[ how each child's stories ended at the climax, and then hardly any time was spent resolving the story lines. After I was done with the book, I felt like the book could have been divided into three separate books. It was kind of hard to shift gears to another character's story after being so invested in the characters situations and seeing no resolution to their problems. (hide spoiler)] Overall, a fun read.