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Very rarely a book comes out that steals my breath away. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak is a revelation. Narrated by Death, this story follows Leisel as she steals books in Nazi Germany while she and her best friend Rudy discover the power of words, language and friendship. Zusak's writing is mesmerizing; it's sarcastic, emotional, sophisticated and wondrous.
It is interesting to see that it appears to be targetted to young adult readers - please don't be put off by this - it is very much an ad ...more
It is interesting to see that it appears to be targetted to young adult readers - please don't be put off by this - it is very much an ad ...more
This must be one of the best audiobooks I have listened to. The narrator was excellent. The story was compelling. I laughed. I cried. The final chapters were intense. Even knowing what is going to happen, I still found myself wanting to weep...not a good idea while driving! Although this is a teen book, I highly recommend it to adults as well.
This is such a wonderful story…full of love, laughter, joy, peace, hate, weeping, sadness and upheaval.
This is such a wonderful story…full of love, laughter, joy, peace, hate, weeping, sadness and upheaval.
I started this book twice. The first go was a bust. I couldn't get over the pretense of the narrator or the excessive use of imagery (although I did like his deliberate displays of foreshadowing. The one benefit of having a gimmick as a narrator). The author's literary devices are laid naked and bare, which is probably what makes this book a popular teach. I don't say that as a compliment.
I tried it again, after the insistence of respected readers (and because I have a hard time letting book go ...more
I tried it again, after the insistence of respected readers (and because I have a hard time letting book go ...more
It was my second time through this book and and I still cried like crazy toward the end. Narrated by Death, it is the story of Liesel Meminger, who is living with foster parents in a suburb outside Munich during World War II. The book focuses on Liesel as she falls in love with reading and the power of words. It also shows her friendship with Rudy Steiner, the boy next door. I don't want to give anything away but this is a book well worth reading. It is most of all a story about humanity at both
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Wow, wow, wow! This book was absolutely breathtaking. If you are even remotely thinking about reading a book this year, this book should be it.
You know it’s gonna happen but you still cry.
Mar 03, 2008
Katie
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