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Extremely powerful and uplifting --Stylist
Elegantly written --Choice Magazine --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Elegantly written --Choice Magazine --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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An international sensation The Auschwitz Violin is the unforgettable story of one man's refusal to surrender his dignity in the face of history's greatest atrocity.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
'The Auschwitz Violin' is a beautifully presented little book, but at 109 pages long it is more of a short-story, or novella really. Translated from Catalan by Martha Tennent, this is a haunting story of pride and dignity amongst the horrors of a Nazi-led concentration camp.
Daniel, the lead character in the story is a master violin maker - a luthier, although on arrival he stated his occupation as 'carpenter'. Daniel's workmanship is noticed by the Camp Commander and he is instructed to make a violin to be played for the Commander in the camp.
The story follows Daniel's struggle to find the materials to produce the best violin that he can, knowing that his fate if he fails will be death. There is some real insight into the feelings of the Jewish prisoners, the conditions they had to bear and the almost daily disappearances of their friends, but the length of the book made it difficult to connect to Daniel. There were times during the story when he thought back to his family, but most of his issues seemed to be around how hungry he was and wondering if he would get a larger potato in his stew that evening.
The story begins and ends in the present day and centres around the violin that Daniel did successfully make, and these parts of the book are quite touching. Some of the chapters start with quotes taken from authentic Nazi documents and these are shocking too.
Overall, it's a quick and easy read, however, I did feel that there was something lacking. Whether it was due to the length or maybe the translation, I'm not sure. Saying that though, it is worth a read, if only to compare to novels such as Elle Wiesel's 'Night'.
Daniel, the lead character in the story is a master violin maker - a luthier, although on arrival he stated his occupation as 'carpenter'. Daniel's workmanship is noticed by the Camp Commander and he is instructed to make a violin to be played for the Commander in the camp.
The story follows Daniel's struggle to find the materials to produce the best violin that he can, knowing that his fate if he fails will be death. There is some real insight into the feelings of the Jewish prisoners, the conditions they had to bear and the almost daily disappearances of their friends, but the length of the book made it difficult to connect to Daniel. There were times during the story when he thought back to his family, but most of his issues seemed to be around how hungry he was and wondering if he would get a larger potato in his stew that evening.
The story begins and ends in the present day and centres around the violin that Daniel did successfully make, and these parts of the book are quite touching. Some of the chapters start with quotes taken from authentic Nazi documents and these are shocking too.
Overall, it's a quick and easy read, however, I did feel that there was something lacking. Whether it was due to the length or maybe the translation, I'm not sure. Saying that though, it is worth a read, if only to compare to novels such as Elle Wiesel's 'Night'.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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A gem of a life-affirming novella about a Jewish man who manages to survive in Auschwitz by building a violin for a musical instrument-appreciating camp commandant. The care and passion he devotes to his task illustrates the maxim that having a purpose in life can be the key to surviving in the most extreme of difficult circumstances. It also demonstrates the power of beauty and art to triumph silently over a warped and extreme ideology. Wonderful stuff.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
What a wonderful story which seemed to transport me to the concentration camp where Daniel and his friends were imprisoned. The story follows Daniel, a luthier, who was told to make a successful violin for the camp Kommandant, but was not told a wager had been made between the Kommandant and the torturous camp doctor if he had not completed the job within a certain number of days!, the number he was not aware of! This haunting and beautiful story leaves you cold with images of what life would have been like, together with the feeling of strength of the jewish prisoners who managed to survive under such brtual oppression. I definately felt a connection with Daniel, his violin and the beautiful music which came from it. Excellent read.
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bookclubreader
The book was chosen for our monthly book club, by someone who was intrigued by the title. I found it an easy read the story did flow. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hazel
disappointing
María Àngels anglada does not follow a linear plot. She goes back and forth all the time, and repeats the same images over and over again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by monica godo
Something Is Lacking, It Could Have Been Incredible
The novel/novella opens in 1991 when a musician sees a woman playing the most perfect pitched violin. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Simon Savidge Reads
Beautiful and poignant
When I was at school I read I am David (World Mammoth) and it is a book that has stayed with me for years. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Brown
Takes a few chapters to settle into the story
I have been to Auschwitz a number of years ago. What a horror-stricken place it is. Putting pictures to the words in this book is easy when you have seen the place. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keni8em
A moving story
I loved this book and have recommended it to many of my friends. The story is cleverly woven into the atrocities of the Death Camps and shows how music was used by the Nazis there... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lizzie
Clumsy and bordering on the explotative
I've never before felt compelled to return a book to a bookstore after buying it, until I made the mistake of buying The Auschwitz Violin. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Ward
Great Read
This is a short but well conceived book. You will find yourself reading this more than once. Nice translation... Read more
Published 3 months ago by TeachUK
Beautiful story
A very well written story (I wouldn't have guessed it was translated) set in a terrible era of history. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Grice
A beautifully written short read
This is a beautifully written short read, at just 109 pages long, translated from its original Catalan by Martha Tennent. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. J. M. Austin
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