A fictional account of a part of the siege of Sarajevo told from the point of view of three or four different characters. Based on a real series of cello recitals given in the street in Sarajevo during the siege. He does a good job of conveying the inner reality and experiences of the characters who all play different roles in the city. He also conveys the casual horror of the experience without overdoing it. A look at different ways of staying human in this extreme situation and of refusing to be defined by the horror and inhumanity of what is going on around you.
A good read.
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