All the World's Mornings

Author: Pascal Quignard
Stars: 5
Review by: BookDancer
When I recently saw the highly acclaimed and  profoundly moving French film, All the Mornings of the World (1991), it immediately went on my "all-time favorites" list of movies.  It is about the relationship of 2 French musicians in the late 17th century.  The book upon which it is based is a slim paperback, difficult to obtain but so worth the effort.  Most of the time, it's better to read a book before seeing the movie.  In the case of All the World's Mornings, see the movie first if you can because of the stunning musical score and tremendous acting, although the book can stand alone as a richly textured and unforgettable account of love, passion and music set in the historical context of 17th century France.