Interview with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief
Author: Markus Zusak
Book: The Book Thief
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This is one of the best books I read last year.
so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions
I have the book on my pile to read soon, i am really looking forward to it after seeing the interview, sounds very different .
He sounds like a really great guy. I can't wait to read this.
Amazing writer! I read this book about a year ago. I thin wil read it again.
I recently heard Markus Zusak speak. He was incredibly bright, eloquent, and funny. Afterwards, as he signed books, I was impressed by how nice and gracious he was. He took the extra time to personalize everyone's books. His writing is incredible and I'm an even bigger fan after meeting him!
AH! This book is amazing. I absolutely love how he did "play with the words" and just have fun with it, and on every page and inside every metaphor and simile you can just see him smiling. I love it. Such great images through colors and words.
Just finished this book. At first I couldn't seem to get into it but I couldn't really put it down. Having had the privilege of meeting a Holocaust survivor many years ago, reading anything related to this time in history is difficult yet inspiring because people did survive, people did fight back against the ugliness Hitler sought to color the world with. It's important to remember and recognize the beauty of human dignity. This book was beautifully written and should be read slowly to appreciate its richness.
this book changed how i look at... everything. I love this book, so thank-you Markus Zusak.
Allison Claire wrote: "One of my favorite books EVER."
Difficult reading because of the subject matter but also eloquent and deeply,deeply, moving.
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"
you are a fool
I listened to this book, read by Alan Corduner. It was a great story, and is on my list of favorite books. I loved his way with words, or ``playing with words`as he calls it. Alan Corduner did an awesome job of reading it as well.
Irene wrote: "I listened to this book, read by Alan Corduner. It was a great story, and is on my list of favorite books. I loved his way with words, or ``playing with words`as he calls it. Alan Corduner did ..."
I just finished listening to this last night - I did not want it to come to an end. I also thought the narrator was outstanding, matching his reading of the book to Zusak's wonderful writing.
This book has rekindled my love affair with good fiction. Reading a book like this is a rich and memorable experience.
This is definitely my favorite book. I’m still reading it. But, I cannot explain or describe how I feel while reading it. It’s sure more than awesome.
Your book is definitely one of my favorites. I loved the writing more than I loved the story, and I loved the story a lot.
Thank you.
This book is beautiful. Achingly beautiful. I would have liked to hear Mr. Zusak talk about the words. It's the souls that sit up at the end that appreciate the words.
The Book Thief - this is such a WOW of a book to read and to see the film as well. I am 74 years old and this would be in my top 3 books of all my life of reading (retired Librarian). The exquisite use of the English language had me spellbound right from the first page. Whom ever finds this book rubbish should not be allowed to ever read a book again!
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"
I teach this novel and have found it to be one of the most universally loved texts. Stylistically, it can be hard to get into and some students find the fact that there are 'plot spoilers' throughout quite difficult, but once you get past that you are absorbed into the language and beauty of the writing. Everyone is intitled to an opinion and no one book will be loved by all, but calling a writer who is able to write such vastly different styles (read 'The Messenger' to see what I mean) and with such command of language an "amateur" is not only unfair, it is inaccurate. Zusak is a master. You don't have to like his style; there are plenty of things that may infuriate some readers, but don't attack an author because of this. Accept it's not your style and leave it at that.
A beautiful book. Incredible writing. Thank you!
I admire him. As a thirteen years old girl, I think The Book Thief is the most brilliant book I have ever read in my life.
So surprised the author is so young! This is my favorite book! Looking forward to reading Bridge of Clay.
Well, it did it for me, it is one of my absolute favorite books, I'm an adult (not young), and I admire this book in at many levels; it is brilliant, creative, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching, loving... as an avid reader, as an English teacher, as a writer, and a visual artist, I just love the narration, the imagery, the development of characters, the oh so real feelings and events. I'm looking forward to reading Bridge of Clay, and many more to come from MZ, such talent is a joy.
This is a true masterpiece! It's haunted me since reading it. And to realize that the author was so young when he wrote it, is astonishing to me. This is the work of an old soul, a beautiful old soul.
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"
What? It's my favorite book. Shame.
Samira wrote: "Amazing writer! I read this book about a year ago. I thin wil read it again."
Yes!
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"
Nothing like being called amateur by someone who can't even spell "amateur". And by the way, constructive criticism actually requires some tangible suggestions, not just saying you didn't like the book.
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Book: The Book Thief
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Its just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she cant resistbooks. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she le…more
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she cant resistbooks. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she le…more
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so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions
I have the book on my pile to read soon, i am really looking forward to it after seeing the interview, sounds very different .
He sounds like a really great guy. I can't wait to read this.
Amazing writer! I read this book about a year ago. I thin wil read it again.
I recently heard Markus Zusak speak. He was incredibly bright, eloquent, and funny. Afterwards, as he signed books, I was impressed by how nice and gracious he was. He took the extra time to personalize everyone's books. His writing is incredible and I'm an even bigger fan after meeting him!
AH! This book is amazing. I absolutely love how he did "play with the words" and just have fun with it, and on every page and inside every metaphor and simile you can just see him smiling. I love it. Such great images through colors and words.
Just finished this book. At first I couldn't seem to get into it but I couldn't really put it down. Having had the privilege of meeting a Holocaust survivor many years ago, reading anything related to this time in history is difficult yet inspiring because people did survive, people did fight back against the ugliness Hitler sought to color the world with. It's important to remember and recognize the beauty of human dignity. This book was beautifully written and should be read slowly to appreciate its richness.
this book changed how i look at... everything. I love this book, so thank-you Markus Zusak.
Allison Claire wrote: "One of my favorite books EVER."Difficult reading because of the subject matter but also eloquent and deeply,deeply, moving.
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"you are a fool
I listened to this book, read by Alan Corduner. It was a great story, and is on my list of favorite books. I loved his way with words, or ``playing with words`as he calls it. Alan Corduner did an awesome job of reading it as well.
Irene wrote: "I listened to this book, read by Alan Corduner. It was a great story, and is on my list of favorite books. I loved his way with words, or ``playing with words`as he calls it. Alan Corduner did ..."I just finished listening to this last night - I did not want it to come to an end. I also thought the narrator was outstanding, matching his reading of the book to Zusak's wonderful writing.
This book has rekindled my love affair with good fiction. Reading a book like this is a rich and memorable experience.
This is definitely my favorite book. I’m still reading it. But, I cannot explain or describe how I feel while reading it. It’s sure more than awesome.
Your book is definitely one of my favorites. I loved the writing more than I loved the story, and I loved the story a lot.Thank you.
This book is beautiful. Achingly beautiful. I would have liked to hear Mr. Zusak talk about the words. It's the souls that sit up at the end that appreciate the words.
The Book Thief - this is such a WOW of a book to read and to see the film as well. I am 74 years old and this would be in my top 3 books of all my life of reading (retired Librarian). The exquisite use of the English language had me spellbound right from the first page. Whom ever finds this book rubbish should not be allowed to ever read a book again!
this reminds me of how i saw the movie and then finished reading the book...and when i read the part where Liesel actually did find Max walking amongst the crowd..."a beautiful moment in an ugly time"...and she went to him -- finally in a state of understanding all he'd been trying to tell her about what's really going on -- and there was a bittersweet encounter which got torn apart... but this wasn't put in the movie like that -- instead she merely thought she saw him but it wasn't him and that was it :( i think if the producer had added this entire scene from the book, it would've moved everyone to tears, as it did when i read it and found out what "really" happened
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"I teach this novel and have found it to be one of the most universally loved texts. Stylistically, it can be hard to get into and some students find the fact that there are 'plot spoilers' throughout quite difficult, but once you get past that you are absorbed into the language and beauty of the writing. Everyone is intitled to an opinion and no one book will be loved by all, but calling a writer who is able to write such vastly different styles (read 'The Messenger' to see what I mean) and with such command of language an "amateur" is not only unfair, it is inaccurate. Zusak is a master. You don't have to like his style; there are plenty of things that may infuriate some readers, but don't attack an author because of this. Accept it's not your style and leave it at that.
A beautiful book. Incredible writing. Thank you!
I admire him. As a thirteen years old girl, I think The Book Thief is the most brilliant book I have ever read in my life.
So surprised the author is so young! This is my favorite book! Looking forward to reading Bridge of Clay.
Well, it did it for me, it is one of my absolute favorite books, I'm an adult (not young), and I admire this book in at many levels; it is brilliant, creative, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching, loving... as an avid reader, as an English teacher, as a writer, and a visual artist, I just love the narration, the imagery, the development of characters, the oh so real feelings and events. I'm looking forward to reading Bridge of Clay, and many more to come from MZ, such talent is a joy.
This is a true masterpiece! It's haunted me since reading it. And to realize that the author was so young when he wrote it, is astonishing to me. This is the work of an old soul, a beautiful old soul.
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"What? It's my favorite book. Shame.
Samira wrote: "Amazing writer! I read this book about a year ago. I thin wil read it again."Yes!
Lana wrote: "so boring, it dragged on like a dog being pulled by a leash and the author was really ugh too. I was unimpressed, try harder next time amatuer and these aren't hate words, they're suggestions"Nothing like being called amateur by someone who can't even spell "amateur". And by the way, constructive criticism actually requires some tangible suggestions, not just saying you didn't like the book.
