{"product_id":"book-k8l4","title":"Sarajevo Marlboro","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiljenko Jergović's landmark collection of stories, \u003cem\u003eSarajevo Marlboro\u003c\/em\u003e, set during the siege of Sarajevo, provides a deeply personal perspective on the lives of ordinary people trapped in extraordinary circumstances. At the same time, it offers profound insight into the universality of wartime suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native of Sarajevo, Jergović worked as a journalist for the weekly newspaper \u003cem\u003eNedjeljna Dalmacija\u003c\/em\u003e, reporting from the besieged city during the Bosnian War, where he also served as a television editor. He witnessed moments of love, loss, and hope that transcended the surrounding violence. Against the backdrop of a war-torn city, these stories capture the resilience of everyday life. Each tale is a gem, rich with vivid details and unforgettable characters who linger in the reader's mind long after the final page. \u003cem\u003eSarajevo Marlboro\u003c\/em\u003e earned Jergović international acclaim and several prestigious awards, including the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize and the Ksaver Šandor Gjalski Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tremendous volume; everybody should read it. \"The Gardener\" is one of the best stories I've ever read, but there are so many gems here - approachable, readable, witty, open, devastating. - \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Darnielle, The Mountain Goats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiljenko Jergović\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned Bosnian and Croatian writer, journalist, and publicist, recognized as one of the most prominent authors of the post-Yugoslav era, with acclaim extending beyond his native language. His works have been widely translated, receiving numerous domestic and international literary awards, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary literature. He lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublication of this audiobook was cofunded by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49440423805232,"sku":"BDk8l4","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/k8l4-Square-cover.jpg?v=1781486700","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-k8l4","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}