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Great Book!, October 4, 2010
This review is from: Balkanized at Sunrise: How a Sci-Fi Author Was Recruited to Keep a President from a War Crimes Indictment (Kindle Edition)
Loved it! Balkanized at Sunrise is definitely one of the funniest and most entertaining books I've read in a long time.
As anyone who has worked on the fringes of publishing or journalism knows, it's a thin line between failed hack and esteemed author. Mr. Tripician walks the line with a keen sense of whit and an abundance of self deprecating humor as he takes us along on one of the most unlikeliest of tales i.e., how a broke science fiction writer was recruited to keep a president from a war crimes tribunal.
It's a wildly funny story that chronicles the author's search for the "truth", and the larger-than-life characters trying to re-write history in the post Yugoslav era. Most admiringly, this book treats its subject matter with the honesty and respect that it deserves. As the previous reviewer mentioned, there are several poignant and genuinely moving passages. The real story though, is how the author is able to fulfill his commitment to his employer, and in the end stay true to his ideals.
It's a most satisfying read. Highly recommended!
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Riveting, funny and moving, July 29, 2010
This review is from: Balkanized at Sunrise: How a Sci-Fi Author Was Recruited to Keep a President from a War Crimes Indictment (Kindle Edition)
I saw the author perform his riveting story in a New York theater, and this book is just as entertaining. There's nothing better than a good spy thriller, and "Balkanized at Sunrise" is an excellent read with a strong comedic voice. It covers Balkan politics and intrigue from the author's unique point of view when he was hired to write the official biography of Croatia's war-time President, Franjo Tudjman.
As the protagonist of the story the author spares no self-criticism, and is equally as brutally honest in his assessment of the political players in the field. The mystery of why he was hired and why he took the assignment is revealed at the end in a most satisfying way.
"Balkanized at Sunrise" is a one-of-a-kind book about a once-in-a-lifetime situation. There are passages that are extremely funny and others that are genuinely moving. I wish it were available in hard copy so I could place it on my bookshelf.
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Great Book!, November 24, 2010
Loved it! Balkanized at Sunrise is definitely one of the funniest and most entertaining books I've read in a long time.
As anyone who has worked on the fringes of publishing or journalism knows, it's a thin line between failed hack and esteemed author. Mr. Tripician walks the line with a keen sense of whit and an abundance of self deprecating humor as he takes us along on one of the most unlikeliest of tales i.e., how a broke science fiction writer was recruited to keep a president from a war crimes tribunal.
It's a wildly funny story that chronicles the author's search for the "truth", and the larger-than-life characters trying to re-write history in the post Yugoslav era. Most admiringly, this book treats its subject matter with the honesty and respect that it deserves. As others have noted, there are several poignant and genuinely moving passages. The real story though, is how the author is able to fulfill his commitment to his employer, and in the end stay true to his ideals.
It's a most satisfying read. Highly recommended!
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