Novels about the Balkan conflict?

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clemetteattlee · 02/02/2012 20:49

I have just read the Tiger's Wife and find myself wanting to know much more about the conflict in the former Yugosalvia. I am a bit embarrassed that I lived through it and have very little idea as to what happened. I have looked for non-fiction but it is all a little detailed/polemical for my liking so I was wondering if anyone had come across a novel that would give me a greater insight?
Thanks in advance.

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Greenshadow · 04/02/2012 20:14

Another recomendation for the Cellist of Sarajevo here and you could also try The People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks which partially covers Bosnia.

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clemetteattlee · 04/02/2012 15:23

Two recommendations means an Amazon order

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timetomoveon · 04/02/2012 11:43

The cellist of Sarajevo is excellent. I recommend it too.

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clemetteattlee · 03/02/2012 09:57

Thank you both

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DuchessofMalfi · 03/02/2012 08:13

Zlata's Diary - Zlata Filipovic (sp?)
The Quick and the Dead - Under Siege in Sarajevo by Janine Di Giovanni

highlandcoo · 02/02/2012 22:36

Definitely read The Cellist of Sarajevo .. very well-written and depicts the reality of a town under siege conditions, people trying to live a normal life but having to dodge snipers while fetching food for their families etc.

Based on a true story I believe.

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