From www.englishpen.org:
"Saša Stanišić's novel is a portrait of the Bosnian conflict as seen through the eyes of a child. As such, the barriers of race and background are seen for the absurd constructs that they are - why are his neighbours who laughed and drank and sang together suddenly fighting, even killing each other? Why must a little girl hide because she has the 'wrong' name? As an adult, the protagonist returns to Visegrad and makes lists, lists of all those who have disappeared and everything that has been destroyed. How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone does not take sides - it shows how atrocities were committed by all parties in the war and how the survivors live with silences in the post-conflict world as a means of overcoming the past. It is a novel that highlights the senseless and brutal nature of ethnic violence, juxtaposed with the innocent and humorous child's eye view of the world, where fishing and football co-exist with soldiers taking away families. Charm and tragedy sit side by side, as well as beautiful descriptions of the Bosnian landscape. "

Just wonderful book! I finished it last night and I am still trying to get it all sunked in and wondering what to write - except that this was really remarkable story and so beautifully written!

Sending this to Italy soon, I hope it travels safely!

Yeeeeh, the book is here! A great thank you to you Chania, for sending me this package for the 3rd time! This book seems really interesting, and all the rest of the things you put in are just gorgeous! Thank you so much!

Read it a while ago, this book is really interesting. Damage can be healed after all :D

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I found this book in a Berlin hotel and it was the first time that I've had contact with BookCrossing. I can say that this book became a good friend of mine during all Berlin nights! Right now the book is in London where I gave it to my Indian best friend, Surbhi. Now lets see where else this book will travel...

I gave the book to a good friend of mine who lives in London.

This book was given to me by my dearest friend Ana to read. I release this book and hope the next person who gets it, reads it and cherishes every word as I did.

This is not just a book but a experience and a food for thought. It in it's destructive way helps to put many things in right perspective. The book has a lot to share and give if the reader is ready to accept it in the right mood and tone.

I am leaving this book in wild, with the hope that the next person who picks it up is connected to this thread of emotions and journey like all of us.