Review of The Cello Maker

[Chinazo Anozie]

The Cello Maker by David P. Andersen sounds like a creative series of short stories. I think I'll probably like the story of the cello maker the best; I'm a sucker for good imagery.

[Mayuri Kotalawala]

Each story conveys a message about life and how our actions impact others. I enjoyed the reactions to kindness. The stories also provide information on topics not widely known, e.g., computer languages. I enjoyed reading how a simple task was turned into a form of art as the worker put his heart and soul into it.

- Only a book can capture the above mentioned and get a wider audience to listen. This book seems to have acheived it. That's the power of the review. Thank you.

[Wayne Njoroge]

This book shows a collection of short stories with different themes that also carry some life lessons that some readers will appreciate.

[Kibet Hillary]

If there is a language that all human beings can understand, it is kindness, and hence I am glad that the author includes stories about kindness and showing love to others, both human beings and animals. I am an ardent reader of short stories, and hence I am adding this book to my want-to-read shelf.
Many thanks for the review.

[Armin1]

The stories are unique in the sense that they depict the consequences human interactions in a crafty manner. Revenge and empathy are some of the emotions shown through the stories.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

One of the things I look out for in a collection of stories is the uniqueness of each story and how they connected by a central theme. It seems this book has it. I'd love to check it out.

[Runan]

These are highly enjoyable stories.Themes seen in the stories and not limited to are empathy, kindness, love and revenge. Some of the stories are set up right after world War and some in recent times.

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

There is a lot of variety in the stories in this book, which is very appealing. Maybe a glossary of terms for non-Americans would help those reading the short story about voicemail? Thanks for the great review!

[Dayana Alvarado 1]

The book has everything that seems taken from real life, supernatural touches, love stories and even adventures with airplanes. It's as if he has put together all his ideas and experiences to create relationships that make you think, feel.

[CUT YAFIQ]

You've captured the essence of "The Cello Maker" perfectly. I also loved the range of topics and the way Andersen used imagery, the "small arpeggio of resignation" is a perfect example! I agree that the stories have some very important messages about the consequences of our actions, and that made them even more compelling. I loved how diverse they all were, with some being based on WW2, and others set in more modern times.

[Kajori Sheryl Paul]

This looks like an inspiring collection of short stories with myriad themes like kindness, the supernatural, and computer languages, among many.

Thank you for the great review.

[Mauma3]

The Cello Maker by David P is a collection of short stories. The first short story of the Cello Maker, aims to appreciate how crafts( woodworking) has contributed to manufacture of musical instruments. The author uses vivid description to ensure that the audience have a better understanding of the book. Regardless of a minor grammatical error I spotted, the rest of the story is okay.

The second short story Echoes Down Colorado Street is based around the era of industrial revolution. There are telegram and also traveling by use of steam engine trains. Further, aspects such as social class difference is portrayed by how work is reserved for some group of people. A perfect example is Donald's dad telling Donald that Pullman porter jobs are reserved for Negros.

[Asario Fox]

Thank you for sharing this insightful review of "The Cello Maker" by David P. Andersen. The collection of short stories sounds like a delightful exploration of various themes and topics, all connected by the common threads of human interaction and craftsmanship. I appreciate how the author adjusts his imagery to suit each story, making them unique and engaging.

The use of supernatural themes, love stories, and historical settings adds to the richness of the collection. I'm particularly drawn to "The Ugliest Dog in Kilkee" for its message of empathy and "Sinusoidal Motion" for its exploration of revenge and generational impact. It's also commendable that the author addresses historical context, such as the use of offensive terms and racially based job reservations, to provide authenticity to the stories.

While the technical information in "The Invention of Voice Mail" might be challenging for some readers, it's great to see the author incorporating a diverse range of subjects. I agree that using abbreviations without explanation can be confusing, especially for international readers. However, the minor errors and these aspects do not detract from the overall quality and enjoyment of the book.

I wholeheartedly agree with your 5-star rating and recommendation for this book. "The Cello Maker" seems like a wonderful read for anyone who enjoys well-crafted stories with meaningful life lessons and beautiful descriptions.

[Princevic Ekeoma]

"The Cello Maker" by David P Andersen is a fascinating collection of stories with themes which explores areas like empathy, craftsmanship , human connection, and it's impact on others. It also highlights on historical imagery with thought-provoking massages on inter-human relationships.

[Lal Roni]

I also found myself thinking that some of the stories felt like actual historical events, which speaks volumes about the quality of the writing. The way he wove themes of craftsmanship and human connection into such diverse stories was really interesting.