The Cellist of Sarajevo Audiobook

" Excellent character development in such a short book. Three people's stories linked by the shared experience of Sarajevo under siege. Horrible and fascinating all at the same time. "

" Beautiful, haunting reflection on humanity during war. Utterly captivating and poignant. Do you need anymore adjectives to understand how much I loved this book?! This was one of the best book recommendations I ever received. Read it! "

" The description above is perfect.. I can say little more except that it will have forever changed the way I listen to the news of far away places. "

" Simple beautiful language about the war in Sarajevo. his insights into how average people survive and the thoughts they have as they are continually aware of snipers in the hills around their city. I kept cringing thinking 'this is where he's going to be shot' "

" This book was a very powerful story about humanity and war and the glimmer of hope. Very touching and thought-provoking, although the story is a little slow moving. "

" Moving, disturbing, yet inspiring. What a mess is war! "

" Slower than I anticipated. Interesting viewpoints from three distinct characters. Depressing if you let it get to you but also inspiring. "

" An unforgettable story of heroism, survival, and courage. It transports readers back in history, to a time of hope amidst of darkness. "

" A hauntingly beautiful meditation on what it means to be human and maintain civility in a barbarous world. "

" Had this book for ages and just hadn't got round to it- well it was great. Very poignant but beautifully written. "

" Beautifully written... haunting book "

" Seldom have I been as moved as I was by this story. I understand it is not totally true, but it certainly is based on what happened at that time in Sarajevo. I cannot fathom why humans do this to one another, or how some rise above the hatred and pain. I loved this book. "

" This was an interesting book. I liked the heroine. I kept getting the two male characters mixed up because their stories were so similar. The author did a good job describing the fear and horror of daily living in a city under seige. Not cheerful or particularly uplifting. "

" Beautiful book. Something that we cannot understand - war, people not being able to walk around without being afraid for their lives.... "

" It's a beautiful book which captures what the natives would have gone through the long drawn conflict in the country. It touches your heart. "

" Didn't like this at first, but it ended up being a really good book. "

" I have found that this book stays on my mind. I wonder if those who have lived through such a war ever take anything for granted again. It haunts me a bit. "

" Wanted to like this more than I did "

" Very well written and definitely brought the war to life for me. "

" I read this book all at once, could not put it down. My heart raceed throughout. Can you imagine this happening in your town, no not hear in America, or could this be a forwarning? At times we all have to make decisions and make choices, we can only hope we make the right ones. "

" Very interesting and historically acurate. "

" This novel portrays the lives of four people trapped up in the war. Under assault every day, we see how each one copes with the sitation and how their lives are affected. It shows how expecially horrifying it to those living at the scene. It is so unnecessary and wrong. "

" Really want to give this 4.5 stars - need that option often. Excellent small book with large heart and soul. Presents both surprising and unsurprising perspectives on war, humanity and inhumanity. "

" A story told by four people living in war-torn Sarajevo. The character studies alone turn this into one of the most memorable books I have ever read. The last words haunted me for the longest time. A must read. "

" Follows the lives of four people during the Seige of Sarejavo in the 90's--how each one manages to stay human in the face of inhumanity. "

" I enjoyed the various perspectives of the war, and the narrative really kept me going. I found the ending a bit disappointing though. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was a bit of a let down after such a tremendous build-up. "

" a good book. gave me a clear perspective about what happened in the 90's in Sarajevo. "

" I thought the author did a good job of conveying what it was like to be a civilian in Sarajevo during the war and the horror citizens had to endure just to cross the street. "

" Provided interesting discussion but was a downer. "

" A beautiful book, a complete joy to read. The images and story stay with you long after you have finished. "

" This beautifully brooding fictionalized account of the siege of Sarajevo kept me turning the pages. "

" a beautifully written haunting account of the daily shelling of the City of Sarajevo and the <br/>varied response of citizens. <br/>The author sets the novel with 4 main characters and tells us how war changes them--in good and bad <br/>\ways. "