This book talks about a symphony orchestra and how it works, about musical instruments and the people who play them. And about those who don’t play them, too. By the way, don’t be fooled by the seemingly good-natured title of the book. This is a real thriller. It tells how veins are pulled out, tails are pulled, skins are pulled over a cauldron, and children are tortured. And adults too. Therefore, the book is filled to capacity with scenes of violence. Which in no way excludes conversations about the spiritual. And this is scary in itself. But the worst thing is that the book is absolutely true. All life experience clearly and uncompromisingly suggests that the more accurately a book depicts life, the funnier the book is. I promise you the truth of life.