Love is Blind

William Boyd's Love is Blind follows the life of Brodie Moncur, a young Scottish piano tuner with a remarkable talent for his craft. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships.Brodie Moncur, working for an Edinburgh piano company, is sent to Paris to oversee the expansion of the company's business. There, he meets Lika Blum, a talented Russian pianist with whom he falls deeply in love. However, Lika is already involved with a famous composer named John Kilbarron, who happens to be Brodie's boss. Despite this, Brodie and Lika embark on a passionate affair, full of secrecy and stolen moments.

As their relationship intensifies, the narrative takes readers on a journey through different cities, including St. Petersburg and Edinburgh, as Brodie and Lika try to escape the clutches of Kilbarron.

Along the way in Love is Blind, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that test their love and dedication to each other.Brodie's talent as a piano tuner becomes crucial to the story. His ability to bring out the best in instruments and his deep understanding of music serves as a metaphor for his desire to bring harmony and happiness into his own life. However, his association with Kilbarron and his demons threaten to derail his dreams.Love is Blind also delves into the complexities of human relationships.

Boyd explores the dynamics of love, jealousy, and betrayal through the interactions between Brodie, Lika, Kilbarron, and other supporting characters. The characters are flawed and multidimensional, making their actions and decisions all the more compelling.

See also: Any Human Heart