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
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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 385 reviews

Moods

sad 92%
emotional 85%
dark 64%
informative 50%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
inspiring 28%
tense 21%
challenging 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.56

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