
Book Review: “August Blue” by Deborah Levy
Here at Clef Notes, we’re always interested in how classical music is used in works of literature. This month, we review Deborah Levy’s latest novel, August Blue (2023). The book is told from the perspective of a famed concert pianist named Elsa A. Anderson, who leaves her illustrious performing career behind in search of her identity outside of the one that was created for her. What ensues is a journey of self-discovery told through Levy’s shimmering prose that blends the hyperreal with the surreal. Read on for our review and to listen to a Spotify playlist of music from the book.