{"id":647,"date":"2024-05-22T13:13:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T13:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novelloom.com\/the-longest-night-t-a-marra\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T17:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T17:45:41","slug":"the-longest-night-t-a-marra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novelloom.com\/en\/the-longest-night-t-a-marra\/","title":{"rendered":"The Longest Night &#8211; T. A. Marra"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"647\" class=\"elementor elementor-647 elementor-579\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10cfe9c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"10cfe9c5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-395375d ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"395375d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c455166 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c455166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/novelloom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/naslovnica_eng-704x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-886\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novelloom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/naslovnica_eng-704x1024.png 704w, https:\/\/novelloom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/naslovnica_eng-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/novelloom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/naslovnica_eng-768x1117.png 768w, https:\/\/novelloom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/naslovnica_eng-1056x1536.png 1056w, https:\/\/novelloom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/naslovnica_eng.png 1375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b82af0 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"6b82af0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed69bd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed69bd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Longest Night by T. A. Marra<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lorna owns the Haunted Princess, a holiday home on the shores of Lake Lisst, close to the small town of the same name in the far north. After a long time, she has the opportunity to realize one of her dreams &#8211; to host the &#8220;Longest Night&#8221; festival, which takes place during the winter solstice, and to make the Haunted Princess an unavoidable place on the world music map. In this endeavor, she has selfless help and support from her friends Agata and Bj\u00f6rn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Kaj, a world-renowned pianist and composer, life revolves around only one thing &#8211; music. Few have access to his somewhat mysterious life, apart from his family, three brothers and sister Vera. His sister and he share the same love for music, but not the desire for many people around them. When Vera persuades him to participate in the festival, he did not expect to meet Lorna, who shares the same passion for music as he does. On the other hand, when she got a job at Haunted Princess, Vera didn&#8217;t think she would meet Lorna&#8217;s friend Haru, a young Korean musician. Meeting him is anything but what she imagined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will the music evoke a long-ago memory, and will the meeting of two passionate musicians change everything? Will a festival that celebrates light ignite dreams and is music indeed a universal language that doesn&#8217;t knows borders?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The novel &#8220;The Longest Night&#8221; will remind you that ups and downs in life are inevitable, but that you also should never give up on your dreams, and the eclectic ensemble of characters will make you laugh and reveal a dynamic network of emotions, love and friendship.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-807f76f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"807f76f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-286a4fc ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"286a4fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f205f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"48f205f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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The style is fluid and light, numerous side characters bring a dose of humor and fun, while the parts devoted to music create a feeling of comfort and peace. But it does not shy away from looking at trauma and the feeling of discomfort that it creates. After reading, the feeling of hope, warmth and satisfaction remains.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The writing style and feeling of the novel reminds of authors like Beth O&#8217;Leary, Cecelia Ahern, Josie Silver.\u201d<br \/><em>Kristina<\/em><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21533aa elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"21533aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2b5c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f2b5c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diving into &#8220;The Longest Night&#8221; by T. A. Marra, a departure from my usual science fiction and fantasy genres, was an unexpected and enjoyable journey. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThe book charm lies in its engaging dialogues, relatable characters, thorough research, and the seamless integration of music into the narrative. Marra&#8217;s skill in weaving music into the story, making it a living character that shapes the narrative, left a lasting impression.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nWhat struck me the most was the novel&#8217;s portrayal of family relationships and the genuine warmth and closeness between its characters. It reminds us that love, whether romantic or familial, is a real force that connects people.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nSurprisingly, the story also explores intensely dark moments, delving into traumatic experiences that provide a stark contrast within its vibrant narrative. These bold narrative choices show Marra&#8217;s willingness to tackle profound themes and emotions, resulting in a thought-provoking story.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nIn conclusion, &#8220;The Longest Night&#8221; doesn&#8217;t strive for perfection, and it doesn&#8217;t need to. Its a heartfelt exploration of love, friendship, family, and the joys that literature offers. This narrative reminds us that stories hold immense power, transcending our genre preferences and expectations.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vedrana<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8529a8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c8529a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad8db66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad8db66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAlthough I don&#8217;t see myself as someone who is attracted to romance novels, in this case, it seems to me that &#8220;The Longest Night&#8221; is much more than a romance novel. An intriguing and entertaining mix of beautiful landscapes, unpredictable relationships, and unimaginable possibilities that turn with ethereal ease into completely feasible plans, really makes for an excellent and drinkable read. From the moment I got to know the characters, it was immediately clear to me that I was in for a particularly delicious piece of life, and that sweetness was embodied more and more clearly with each page I read. The balance between the cerebral and the emotional allows you to fully enjoy this novel until the last page, and even there it creates a desire for more!\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nIrena<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6cf075 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b6cf075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b335292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b335292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can order the novel &#8220;The Longest Night&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DC52LDH7\/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3QRV66I9IQIYS&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gd-8ZOOvnRzXFLHrGi4y0MG_tZWTUhCpx9CL9gCN8mHwTD_sErPZ45luFr37ARhpCxJnkQBXp_zIIJsDkJj2RY6ASTIsN_FrvOALriQ-4P3jjdRccjY4vZWrXX7dqw8kep9YehDVkvsHQPn2-MBLlabuwS5y7_0R6mcetNUYQllIxUVOS706FcOGWCrXON9uYlqKjN83kf21OHC7Cow1FUcs_3yiJ7IT4ykvpILUxCE.ty7hZHAL25kfC66aedyQeHgVKpJ40b87fh3MM_o3h0I&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=piano+korean+instrument&amp;qid=1722771215&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=piano+korean+instrument%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C214&amp;sr=1-13\">here<\/a>, and follow my writing adventures on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Longest Night by T. 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