"The Cellist of Sarajevo" is a novel by Canadian author Steven Galloway, published in 2008. The story is based on real events during the siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. It explores the impact of war on civilians through multiple characters, including a cellist who plays at the site where 22 people were killed by a mortar shell, in an attempt to honor their memory. The novel highlights themes of humanity and resilience amidst conflict.
**About the Author:**
Steven Galloway, born on July 13, 1975, in Vancouver, Canada, was raised in Kamloops, British Columbia, and studied at the University of British Columbia. He served as a professor of creative writing at the University of British Columbia. His other works include "Finnie Walsh" and "Ascension." "The Cellist of Sarajevo" received multiple awards and critical acclaim.
