What a powerful, beautiful book! It may be small in size, but it packs a thoughtful punch. 
 The book follows three ordinary people going about their day in war-torn Sarajevo. The cellist plays for 22 days in honor of those killed while waiting in line for bread and his music affects the three others in various ways. 
 Among all the horror and hatred, the characters all make moral choices, striving to hold onto one's humanity. From bringing a neighbor water to pulling a dead man from the street, each character holds on to his/her sense of self through unimaginable circumstances.