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Zlata's Diary: a Child's Life in Sarajevo (Paperback)

by Zlata Filipovic (Author), Janine Di Giovanni (Introduction), Christina Pribichevich-Zoric (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc; Reprint edition (26 Nov 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140242058
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140242058
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,000,300 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A modern-day Anne Frank?, 12 Aug 2004
By Jessi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo (Paperback)
Zlata Filipovic has pinned the horrific reality of war down on paper in the way that only a child puzzled by politics ("Stupid politics!!") can. At first her days are filled with MTV, sleepover parties, studying for school tests, skiing, piano recitals, and weekends at the family's country house - interspersed with Zlata's favourite meal, pizza from Four Seasons.

Almost overnight Sarajevo is engulfed in a terrible war and Zlata is left bewildered, angry, and afraid as her childhood is destroyed by constant bombardments and shortages of the most basic necessities. Her short but simple description of 'the nicest present I ever got' - a tomato - and the simplistic child's language with which she speaks of her crumbling world are incredibly powerful.

However, while Zlata is an amazingly courageous little girl and undoubtedly very articulate, she is no Anne Frank. Throughout the diary, the reader gets the impression that Zlata is even trying to 'compete' with Anne, and her memories of Sarajevo - while a testimony to a generation's loss and the collective voice of thousands of children just like her - are not as well-written or as vivacious as Anne's. The merits of Zlata's diary lie within the raw emotion and puzzlement that throbs through each line, not in pure literary talent.

A valuable read for children who need to understand that privileges can vanish unexpectedly, and for adults who - like Zlata - quietly believe that there is really no need "to put a 'C' on Croats, an 'S' on Serbs, and an 'M' on Muslims".

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Book great for kids, 29 Aug 2007
By SJSmith (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zlata's Diary (Puffin Non-fiction) (Paperback)
A diary written from a children's point of view just before the outbreak of war in Sarajevo. Zlata is 11 and likes all the things an 11 year old should: school, friends, pets, music and simply being a young girl.

She was already writing her diary before war broke out. When she was writing about her experiences it was refreshing to read them from a child's point of view. However, as another reviewer says below it becomes disjointed and there are so many people mentioned. Then again, it was written by a child. She writes incredibly well, with adult insight at times.

A short read for an adult, a more complex read for a child in my opinion. However, the cover is a bit dated now and might put a lot of people off.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The most moving book I have ever read., 1 Mar 2001
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When I first Read this book afew years ago I was astonished. How could shuch a small child write something of such quality. At times I was reduced to tears. It doesnt take much for me to cry but the thought that it was real and not just in my imagination sent a shiver down my spine. Zlata couldnt go to school or even out of her house from fear of death. She befriende a stray kitten feeling pitty for it. It was infact her who should have been scooped up and taken care of in that cruel war. Even when she hears of her friends death she keeps up with her diary and with life. This young girls courge and strength in time of hardship should be a witness to all. How this heartfelt record of events is so unknown is a huge mistery to me. The name Zlata Filipovic should be shouted from the rooftops.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Life in Sarajevo during the war
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