Review:

The Cellist Of Sarajevo By Steven Galloway

overall review score: 4.6
score is between 0 and 5
The Cellist of Sarajevo is a novel by Steven Galloway that takes place during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. The story follows four characters who are impacted by the war and revolves around the real-life event of a cellist playing music in the midst of destruction.

Key Features

  • Historical fiction
  • War
  • Survival
  • Music
  • Humanity

Pros

  • Compelling storytelling
  • Deep exploration of human nature during conflict

Cons

  • Some readers may find it emotionally heavy

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Last updated: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 12:35:42 PM UTC