The Savior: A Novel
by Eugene Drucker
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Author: Eugene DruckerEdition: Hardcover
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Published: 2007-07-17
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Book Review: Two worlds that don't mix
Summary: 3 Stars
In this first literary offering from professional violinist Eugene Drucker, he melds two worlds that don't mix: the world of concert performance, and the world of Nazi death camps. Is this melding successful? In my mind, not really -- the central premise is contrived, improbable, and in my opinion poorly set up. Other readers, however, may disagree, and may suspend disbelief about the main plot contrivance and find the book worthwhile.
Beyond the story's premise, the novel as a whole is uneven. Some of the writing is lyrical and beautiful; some of it is clumsy and stilted. Some of the book is richly imagined; some of it is contrived, dry, or incongruous. That said, the book does contain worthwhile passages, images, and bits of historical and musical information.
I was personally left with the feeling that this book would have been more successful had it gone in a different direction, or had it had a relentlessly forceful and diligent editing.
I think this book might possibly appeal to string instrument players, professional concert musicians, or people interested in reading about the Holocaust and grisly Nazi death camps. Beyond those, it's unclear to me what kind of reader this book might appeal to.
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