Review of Cultural pogrom in twenty-first century Hungary

[Ambar Gill]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Cultural pogrom in twenty-first century Hungary" by Miklos Saranszki and Beata Bacso.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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When I first came across this book, I knew I had to read it. It contained everything I love: history, art, and a chance to learn something new. Cultural pogrom in twenty-first century Hungary did not disappoint. Before getting into the bulk of my review, I'd like to provide my rating, which is 5 out of 5 stars.

 

The book first lays out the precarious government of Hungary. It talks about the current political climate and how the leaders of what could be a great nation, rich in culture and history, are dooming it by making it fall prey to greed and power. Resources are divided and hoarded, and free thought, individualism, and creativity are silenced or suppressed, giving way to people who do not even know of the treasures they possess.

 

This then segues into the main point of the book. We are told of a raid that occurred at our author's home, where police confiscated numerous works of art from our author's family collection under the guise of them being fake, and our author is accused of fraud. We are taken through the court case against him and why he believes the accusation to be false and the case to be heavily manipulated.

 

The author then explores every individual piece of art that was taken from his home. We learn of the artist's history, artistic style, similar works, relation to Hungary, and why the author believes it to be an authentic piece and therefore not a fake. The author explains his reasoning through research and also provides us with the opposing stance and their beliefs. 

 

I enjoyed every minute of this book and cannot think of anything negative to say. Not only was it immensely educational, but it was thought-provoking as well. I would never have given a second thought to a small European country like Hungary; however, after reading this book, I have a newfound appreciation for it and, more importantly, for its exceedingly talented artists. The author's plea to the world to help recognize Hungary's artists and not allow their culture and art to be drowned by the government is gut-wrenching. The writing is clear, easy to understand, and easy to follow. It portrays the author's voice quite well and invokes much emotion, namely anger, curiosity, injustice, and sympathy. I was glued to the book; I loved learning about all the different Hungarian artists and seeing their works for myself. The editing seems to be professionally done, as I came across no errors.

 

Please be advised that this is not a work of fiction but rather an actual story based on real events. It is the author's answer to the charges laid against him. I highly recommend reading this book, especially for those with an interest in art, history, European history, and politics.

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[Naimah Agboluaje]

Review: After thoroughly reading the review, I am confident in saying that "Cultural Pogrom in Twenty-First Century Hungary" seems like a fantastic book to read. The reviewer gives it a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which speaks volumes about its quality. The book delves into the political climate of Hungary and the suppression of free thought and creativity. It also explores a personal story of the author's art collection being confiscated and his subsequent court case. The reviewer praises the educational and thought-provoking nature of the book, highlighting its ability to shed light on Hungarian culture and talented artists. The writing is described as clear, easy to understand, and emotionally impactful. The review also mentions the absence of errors, indicating professional editing. All in all, this review has piqued my interest in "Cultural Pogrom in Twenty-First Century Hungary," and I believe it is definitely worth picking up. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Atmospheric setting, felt like another character in the story.

[Joe Alex 2]

The book seems to offer an insightful look into the political and cultural struggles in Hungary, particularly through the lens of art and history. The detailed exploration of the author’s legal battle and the deeper dive into Hungarian art and its artists makes this sound like an educational yet emotionally impactful read. Although I haven’t read it, the combination of personal storytelling, historical context, and art appreciation makes me interested in exploring it further.