The Cellist of Sarajevo

Informationen zum Autor Steven Galloway was born in Vancouver in 1975. He is the author of two previous novels. The Cellist of Sarajevo is his first novel to be published in the UK. Klappentext Snipers in the hills overlook the shattered streets of Sarajevo. Knowing that the next bullet could strike at any moment, the ordinary people below strive to go about their daily lives as best they can. Kenan faces the dilemma of crossing the city to get water for his family. Dragan, gripped by fear, does not know who he can trust. And Arrow, a female counter-sniper must push herself to the limits of body and soul, fear and humanity. THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO shows how, when the everyday act of crossing the street can risk lives, the human spirit is revealed in all its fortitude - and frailty. The Top 10 International Bestseller, now in paperback. 'A universal story, and a testimony to the struggle to find meaning, grace, and humanity, even amid the most unimaginable horrors.' Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner Zusammenfassung The Top 10 International Bestseller, now in paperback. 'A universal story, and a testimony to the struggle to find meaning, grace, and humanity, even amid the most unimaginable horrors.' Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner

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Galloway's style is sparse, pared down; his prose has the deceptive simplicity of a short story. The work of an expert, The Cellist of Sarajevo is a controlled and subtle piece of craftsmanship. Observer

Product details

• Authors: Steven Galloway, Galloway Steven
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.02.2009
• EAN: 9781843547419
• ISBN: 978-1-84354-741-9
• No. of pages: 223
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Atlantic Paperbacks; Atlantic Paperbacks
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Romance, FICTION / War & Military, FICTION / Historical / General, Historical fiction, FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Romance / Military, Fiction: general and literary, War, combat and military adventure fiction