The Violin of Auschwitz: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This is an interesting story told from multiple perspectives. Somehow, I found it difficult to really know the characters. It seemed more like a sketch to me than a novel. "

" Excellent depiction of the degration and dehumanization of the Nazi concentration camps. Also good depiction of the making of a violin. Author kept me in suspense as to the eventual outcome for Daniel and for the violin "

" Bit too slight, and lacks depth, worth reading, but not one to make much of an impact "

" Not just another holocaust novel. Well written, not melodramatic. Shows the arbitrary cruelty and horror of the guards mindless thuggery but also the resilience of the human spirit. The description of the making of the violin was like taking a masterclass. It was suspenseful because of Daniel's precarious position. It's also made me go and find the music mentioned in the story to listen to it. The novel shows the on going damage that this time in history had not only on the people who had to endure the camps but also the succeeding generations. "

" a bittersweet novella that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit through the gift of music "

" Wow this is a good little book, my only complaint is that was such a quick read. The author does a very good job of telling the story in only 109 pages... Excellent short novel I wish I would of been able to savor this story just a bit longer. I recommend reading this book. "

" Listened to this one, fairly quick. The story was engaging, however it seemed to skip around at times and seemed abrupt. I enjoyed it, but felt it could have had a little more meat to it. "

" I liked this book very much but I thought it was too short. I think the author could have made more of such a powerful story "

" This is the story of the creation of a violin crafted at Auschwitz to satisfy a bet. Beautifully written and translated. Sad, too. "

" Short but powerful. A story that moved me. "

" bellisima, bellisima, bellisima. "

" A beautiful, moving little book. A reminder of the existence of hope and humanity... "

" A simple, but, very moving story about a violin that was crafted by a prisoner in the concentration camp at Auschwitz. A very moving story about art's healing power. Thought the story was good at times I had the impression that parts of the novel were cut... "

" A truly remarkable story of survival against the greatest of odds, literally life or death decisions every second of every day. "

" A short but moving story about a guy whose violin is his saving grace. "

" Really 4.5 stars. No matter how many books I read on the holocaust I'm always horrified by the depths of human cruelty and equally amazed by the will to survive and the height of human kindness under the worst circumstances. "

" Listened to this on audio tape, and it was wonderful and very believable. The atrocities of Hitler are things we must never forget or repeat. I loved the music tie in and story. "

" Simply written and very moving...unforgettable story. "

" Very fast read. A little too light reading for the era. Did recommend to a friend that has parents that survived the death camps. Read in 1 hour "

" This is a novella about a violin maker in Auschwitz. It is depressing and uplifting at the same time. It is a quick read that leaves a lasting impression. "

" This is the story of the creation of a violin crafted at Auschwitz to satisfy a bet. Beautifully written and translated. Sad, too. "

" This translation was a quick read! The story is so compelling I could NOT put the book down. "

" Still reflecting on this beautiful, "masterwork of delicacy" (ELLE) France. A worthy read. "

" A short novel that you can't put down once you start reading it. "

" Great read. lets the reader know what it was really like in a concentration camp if you had a special talent "