The Auschwitz Violin by Maria Àngels Anglada

The Auschwitz Violin

Maria Àngels Anglada with Martha Tennent (Translator)

131 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction historical music emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In the winter of 1991, at a concert in Krakow, an older woman with a marvelously pitched violin meets a fellow musician who is instantly captivated by her instrument. When he asks her how she obtained it, she reveals the remarkable story behind it...

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Community Reviews Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
sad 85%
emotional 71%
informative 57%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
inspiring 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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