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Father of One
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Maka, a young Bosnian soldier, has survived three years under siege. When the enemy forces launch their final attack on his hometown, he must escape to the hills. But traversing the vast woods is a task against all odds: to stay alive, and to find his infant son and his wife, he is soon forced to make a desperate move.
Set against the harrowing background of raging guerrilla warfare and the genocide in Srebrenica, Father of One is, at heart, a story of deep humanity, compassion and love. It is the account of one man’s desire to reunite his family, separated by war, and of bonds unbroken by trauma, sustained by loyalty and tenacity. Writing in a voice that rings with clarity and authenticity, the author lays open a dark moment in Europe’s recent history.
Set against the harrowing background of raging guerrilla warfare and the genocide in Srebrenica, Father of One is, at heart, a story of deep humanity, compassion and love. It is the account of one man’s desire to reunite his family, separated by war, and of bonds unbroken by trauma, sustained by loyalty and tenacity. Writing in a voice that rings with clarity and authenticity, the author lays open a dark moment in Europe’s recent history.
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“I think this story will stick with me for a very long time.
From the very start, I was completely drawn in.
The raw emotion detailed between the lines was truly something else.
The author could fill you with hope in one sentence and then drastically spin the feeling into devastation with the next. The definition of heart wrenching.
The idea of a man going through 4 years of hell, having never met his son, knowing he's waiting for him is just tragic. Knowing so many elements of this story happens in our world... It just touched me to my core. The things he sees and experiences is so distressing.
It is clear that Jani is ex military. The realism that occurs in this book, really paints a vivid picture for the reader. The detailed writing was beautiful.
I enjoyed the memories of Maka and his wife that were sprinkled in between the terror and tragedies. It kept sparks of hope for the reader as well as the characters.
I just wish we got a little more of his wife's experience from the other side.
"Everything is very complicated in a war"
A very sad story, but a stunning piece of work.”
“I have to be honest and tell you all that I don't know how to feel about this book!
It was brutal, raw and heart-wrenching but an absolutely amazing read!
Our backdrop is the raging guerilla war and genocide in Srebrenica and we follow the story of Maka, a young Bosnian soldier. Desperate to survive and be reunited with his wife and young son, Maka shows a strength that many could never endure.
This book depicts the absolute horror of war and really brings to light that the atrocities that we had all seen and read about from WW2, even now, are still happening around the world. If really is thought-provoking and shameful.
I loved Maka as he showed that even under such horrendous circumstances, he held that beacon of hope that one day he'd be back home. This and his strength of character and resilience helped him get through the worst of times.
The writing style was totally immersive. I found that I was sucked into this one and couldn't put it down, even given the sensitive nature of its content.
The descriptions were powerful and the narrative drew out strong emotions throughout.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone as it portrays an important message for all of us. With a strong sense of community and love (even in amongst the horrors) which we can all learn from.
This book was an emotional one and will stay with me for quite some time - but well worth getting sucked into.”
“You know when you deviate from your usual genre and feel nervous about it? I did that with this book, and o my am I glad I did !!
If you want a book to play with your heart, this is one for you, I think this book will stay with me. Maka is a Bosnian soldier who we follow through his survival of war whilst he battles to get back to his family. This beautifully written book shows that the author has experienced some of these things, and it hurts my heart that this actually happens for real.
This book will make you judge humanity, feel hurt and horror, make you cry, and bring joy, hope, and love. Thank you so much @lovebookstours
or having me on this tour. A book that really got my heart !”
“Wow. Just wow.
Father of One is a long way from my reading comfort zone and I wasn’t sure how I was going to find it but I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to read this book. It’s going to stick with me for a long time.
This novel is a powerful read; it doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of being a soldier on the losing side, the brutal realities of labour camps and the strength of humanity in even the toughest of circumstances.
The characters are so well written. The main focus is on Maka and his experiences and as a reader, you get a strong sense of the inner resilience and strength this man has. I was in awe while reading this.
Amelia is more of a side character in this story and while I would have loved to see more of her in the book, I think it could have taken away from the realism of Maka’s experiences so I’m not unhappy about it.
The writing in this book is beautiful and despite the hard topic I could not put it down. Literally read it in one sitting with no breaks.
This book will make you feel sad, in awe and will remind you of the importance of hope. A beautiful novel.”
“This book was utterly heart-renching. This book had everything in it; action, love, heartbreak, tender moments, but most of all, it was so realistic. The journey we see Maka take to get through the war and the camp, then to get home to his wife, Amelia, is truly the most hardest thing I've ever read. This novel brought tears to my eyes, and my chest was tight with tension reading about how the soldiers were treated. All I can honestly say is that this novel is such an honest and raw book to read, and I suggest you read it as it's pretty devastating.”
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