'The depths of human suffering and perseverance are conveyed through memory and music, as Zable travels through hearts and landscapes scarred by war. This book is a wonderfully complex, sad and beautiful read.' * Australian Bookseller & Publisher * 'This is a genuinely beautiful piece of work, history made poetry through graceful writing and a caring eye.' * 4zzzfm * 'A gifted storyteller, Zable unearths the hidden symmetry and arresting images that make these tales sing.' * Herald Sun * 'In Violin Lessons, Zable displays the wisdom and kindness that has permeated all his works – the reason they are so loved.' -- Mark Rubbo * Readings Monthly * 'In Arnold Zable’s resonant new collection, Violin Lessons, we glimpse much and discover truth…Song and instrumental sound are included subtly in each of the stories to arresting effect…This is an edifying book. Basry says her life’s purpose is “to tell what happened”. Zable, through his stories, shows us why we need to listen.' * Age *