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Plot Summary of The Soloist
"When he was young, Renne Sunheimer was going to be the "next big thing" in the world of classical music. His prowess on the cello was unrivaled. Somehow, something in him snapped and since then, he lost his musical ability. While being summoned to jury duty, he experiences several things that put things in perspective for him, enabling him to overcome his obstacles."
Laura Fong, Resident Scholar



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Plot
Life of a profession: - musician
Internal struggle/realization? Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Job/Profession/Status story Yes
Brain/Body disability? - mental illness

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - musician
Age: - 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - none

Style
Person - mostly 1st
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