The Fiddler in the Subway( The True Story of What Happened When a World-Class Violinist Played for Handouts... and Other Virtuoso Performances by)[FIDDLER IN THE SUBWAY][Paperback]

by GeneWeingarten

The Fiddler in the Subway( The True Story of What Happened When a World-Class Violinist Played for Handouts... and Other Virtuoso Performances by) <> Paperback <> GeneWeingarten <> Simon&Schuster

Paperback

Published July 31, 2010

Reviews

[Amalia Wompa]

I was recommended this book when I got my acceptance to Columbia from a close family friend. This is exactly how I want to write about people. In Weingarten’s writing, you become him. You simply become a reporter reporting on people. Since I am a reporter, I know how this feels. Weingarten is able to do here what most reporters aren’t given the liberty to do: talk about yourself. Your job is to report, not to write a diary entry, but somehow, Weingarten is able to make his reporting perspective valuable to the story. This is my dream career-wise, to make my perspective valuable in a story about somebody else. I can only hope to try and emulate Weingarten’s techniques in my own writing, and my own life.

[Kenneth Argueta]

If I were to ever come across a person who doesn’t like to read in their free time, I would recommend this one first. The book is a collection of articles written by Weingarten that keep you in the pages. All of them unique, all of them interesting, some of them are funny, some of them are sad, others change your perspective of certain topics, and one breaks you down. Without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read.

[Kristin]

Three pieces in particular carry this compilation. "Fatal Distraction" is the most memorable piece of nonfiction I've ever read, and I come back to it every once in a while. I share its message anytime someone brings up a horrific new case of a child forgotten in a car. "The Fiddler in the Subway" and "The Great Zucchini" are both such enjoyable reads.

[Lisa Laskey]

A thoroughly interesting and thought provoking book. It was a gift and I wasn’t excited to read it, but many of the stories were difficult to put down (I stayed up too late reading on more than one occasion). There are many interesting narratives and perspectives. I found myself sharing the stories with my husband, walking group friends and running buddy. An excellent read.

[Ethan Berlin]

Gene Weingarten’s writing is witty, honest, and significant. However, I felt that each short story followed a repetitive format. The author begins with a preconceived notion of an unfamiliar concept, and upon further investigation discovers the truth to be more nuanced than previously hypothesized.

[Bella]

Clever writing—some hilarious, some distressing, some eye-opening.

[Corgas Porgas]

Weingarten is one of the best writers I’ve read. He knows how to tell a story.