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Rehearsal: A Different Drummer

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Rehearsal assembles an ensemble cast to tell the story of a rock band, Raucous, that comes of age in the 1970's. The main plot focuses on the relationship between Evan, Susie, and Duncan. Ultimately, Susie pursues a relationship with Duncan, leaving Evan, her childhood friend, to wonder where he fits into her life. There are various subplots involving Kate and Mike, and the band's adventures on the road as an opening act for an established band.

Hunsaker tells an engrossing tale that takes the reader through every facet of the character's lives. There are numerous references to the 1970's that evoke the era. The characterization is "spot on," but the pacing slows the reader down. A satisfying ending leaves the reader looking forward to the sequel.

The characters are so fully developed that you come to identify with them and their hopes and dreams until you are lost in the story. This book is so hard to put down and until you can get back to it, you keep wondering what is Susie going to do about this or that, and what will Duncan say, or Evan, and what is this other guy's angle... I, too, am anxiously waiting for the sequel.

Couldn't put it down! The characters stay with you long after the book is finished. Can't wait for the next one!

This story is a wonderful experience in memories of the 70's. The author uses countless references to names, places, song titles, bands, clothing styles, and other memorabilia to recreate the experiences we remember and loved.

And yet it is a story about personal needs, and the insecurities of young people who found their way through those uncertain years. The love of dance and music permeates the entire work of fiction, as the young people strive to turn these loves into a career, as so many did in those days.

It is a timeless story, which will speak to the heart of any age, and keep you turning pages until the very end. Like me, you will be anxiously awaiting the sequels!

I found this book to be very difficult to put down. I enjoyed it so much, I emailed the author to find out when the next in the series would be out.
Well worth the time & money!

This is a wonderful novel! It kept me reading chapter after chapter. I love both music and reading, it is a perfect combination.