War Torn

by John Marks

A sequel to The Wall is set in post-Cold War Berlin and the former Yugoslavia and traces the love affair of a local woman and an American journalist who find themselves struggling for survival and changing their views about family and homeland loyalty in the face of the civil war outbreak in Mostar. 15,000 first printing.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 5, 2003

Reviews

[Cody Tolmasoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This interesting book follows two lovers separated by the Yugoslavian conflict. Initially brought together during the fall of the Berlin wall, the book documents the parallels between these two conflicts, and leaves the reader with a feeling of some understanding of this incredibly complex conflict in Yugoslavia.

[Garland Fielder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice read on the always difficult to understand Balkan's war. I've been to Mostar and Sarajevo firsthand and am still baffled over the ancient hostilities that define that land.
The read is romantic, economical and swift. I enjoyed the book, but think my travels there helped.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked up because of an upcoming trip to the Balkans. Pleasantly surprised by the nice love story amid a backdrop of war.

[Kyra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating beautifully paced informative 'thriller' about the Bosnian conflict. I only wish there were a sequel.

[Chris Bartholomew · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was well written. Not really my kind of book. A bit over philosophical. It follows the romance of an American journalist and a married women from war torn Mostar. A little bit of insight into the whole, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian conflict. A little bit of the philosophy of dualities. A little bit of exploration into the human psychic. It's a good book for someone!