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Steven Galloway

The Cellist of Sarajevo

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"The Cellist of Sarajevevo" by Steven Galloway is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of war and violence. The novel is set during the Siege of Sarajevo, a brutal four-year conflict that devastated the city and its people. The story centers around a cellist who, in response to the deaths of 22 civilians killed while waiting in line for bread, decides to play Albinoni's Adagio in G minor at the site of the bombing every day for 22 days. Through the cellist's story, Galloway examines the power of music to heal and bring people together, even in the darkest of times. The novel also follows the stories of three other characters, each of whom is struggling to survive in their own way. Kenan, a family man who must navigate the dangerous streets of Sarajevo to provide for his family, Dragan, a sniper who grapples with the moral implications of his actions, and Arrow, a young woman who has taken up arms to defend her city. Galloway's writing is both lyrical and haunting, capturing the beauty and brutality of Sarajevo during the siege. He deftly explores themes of love, loss, and survival, while also highlighting the humanity of his characters, even in the most inhumane of circumstances. "The Cellist of Sarajevo" is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that reminds us of the power of the human spirit to endure and find hope, even in the most desperate of situations. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful and emotional exploration of the human condition during wartime...

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