This like-new Canadian hardcover edition is untouched, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, black cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. An Equal Music was well received critically and has been lauded for its poetic prose and its evocative portrayal of the classical music world. Readers and critics alike have praised the novel for its emotional depth, nuanced exploration of relationships, and profound insights into the transformative power of music.