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Does anyone know if Vedran Smailovic is planning on suing Steven Galloway about this book?

John Park After reading the Australian article, while I can understand that Smailovic might be distressed at having those memories brought back to light, most o…moreAfter reading the Australian article, while I can understand that Smailovic might be distressed at having those memories brought back to light, most of my sympathies are with Galloway.(less)

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how many pages?

Nellie Diagonal There are 235 pages.

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Hi all! I'm a high school teacher and I'm looking for a book to teach in the next school year ( students aged 13-14). I'm looking for sth that will make them think beyond themselves and challenge them to think of social issues and connect them to their own life. Is this (language and content wise) appropriate? What do you think?

Nellie Diagonal This book is definitely appropriate for that age range. There's no swearing or sex at all, but a lot of food for thought. It really is an excellent bo…moreThis book is definitely appropriate for that age range. There's no swearing or sex at all, but a lot of food for thought. It really is an excellent book for class discussions, especially about humanity and what it takes to loose it. (less)

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why does the cellist play?

Nellie Diagonal The cellist plays because he is disgusted by the indiscriminate death he sees all around him. He wants to show that there is more that destruction, th…moreThe cellist plays because he is disgusted by the indiscriminate death he sees all around him. He wants to show that there is more that destruction, that there is art, and there is hope. (less)

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