Ben Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Wow, just seen that I hadn't read it when last posting on this thread. I have to say, I have read it since then and loved it! It's an amazing read, full of emotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Yeah, I never posted my thoughts either actually. It's a superb book. My review can be found here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissi Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've been reading it for a while now. It is somehow a very good story but on the other hand I find it written a bit...weirdly...I don't know. It's just not one of these books that I WANT to finish, it doesn't bother me. I pick it up from time to time and read a view pages and then put it aside for a couple of weeks. Just find it very confusing and I don't even know why. Well, the use of German words is confusing me quiet a lot actually as German is my mother language and mixing the 2 languages that I speak together just really confuses me. Maybe that's why I've got trouble reading it, I don't know. Maybe I'm just a complete Idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewell Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks good. Thanks for that. I'm reading The boy in the striped pj's next. I may get hold of this one after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummymummyof2 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I loved this book, it has stayed with me since i haven't been effected by a book like this before. Have also read The reader and the boy in the stripped PJ also good books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have thieved (borrowed ) this from the library to have a read. I remember it being talked about and referenced quite a bit across the odd thread with some obvious affection, so wanted to explore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 It's a brilliant book! I defy you not to cry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Cool! I always look forward to reading an evocative tale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Just to add this is one hell of a book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Because of you lot it's hijacked my reading list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Can't think of a better book to be hijacked by it was my best read of 2008, one of my top 5 reads of the 2000's and the only book ever to enter my dreams thanks not to its plotline (which is nonetheless awesome) but to its distinctive use of language. I couldn't possibly recommend it any higher than that even if I'd written the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am currently on page 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am currently on page 20 Enjoy, it`s an amazing book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I think it is picking up a little more and making a bit more sense now. Interesting narrative, his use of words and paragraph placement is particularly compelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarfox Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I absolutely love this book! It's been a long time since I read it but I remember the night when I finished it very well. I lay in bed, there were 100 pages left to read and I was very tired but the book really thrilled me and I wanted to know how it went on, so I finished it at 6 AM and I was very excited about what i've read so I couldn't sleep, therefore I started reading another book that let me coming down to earth. The book thief is a story for reflexion and I have to say that it filled my eyes with tears (as it did with many other people in this forum). I was very surprised that there were not that many cliches, because there are many people who think the germans are wearing leather trousers all day and stuff like that So I really enjoyed reading the book thief and I appeal to everyone: Read it! It's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 A very popular book that deserved the hype (for once!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Wow - some very mixed reviews. What I liked about it best was the mixture of humour and tragedy. Children even in the worst circumstances will still play, still enjoy themselves, still learn. It really captured that feeling for me of what it would be like to be a child in that time. I have read other world war 2 books which were more gritty but I have never read one before which I think so honestly captures a child's perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezlehan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm about halfway through and have to say it's one of the best books I've read in years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Ok I've heard good things about this book. Would you recommend it? I'm in 2 frames of mind. I fancy it because I don't really know that much about The Holocaust (excuse my ignorance) and it would be nice to be a little more educated and like I say there are a lot of good things out there about it. I don't really fancy a taxing read though. I don't know if it is or not? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 YES YES YES!!!!! It is a fabulous book, everyone I know who has read it agrees, definitely in my top ten books of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 YES YES YES!!!!! It is a fabulous book, everyone I know who has read it agrees, definitely in my top ten books of all time. Wow Chalie that good eh. Maybe I will try it. Is it a taxing read though? The subject matter makes it sound it. I'm sure I read somewhere it's a YA read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Not at all taxing, despite the subject matter it is actually pretty light and even amusing in parts. It's a delightful book and if you have it in your possession you really should put everything to one side and read it immediately ;-) My copy is getting a bit dog eared as I have lent it out so many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I second Chalie's response. It is marketed as YA but is quite an adult book, I think. It's not a very taxing/difficult read at all. But have some tissues handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks both. I have now reserved it at the library so should make a start on it in the next couple of weeks I'll let you know what I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie P Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) What a great review Sugar. I read this a few years back and remember feeling similar to how you did. This review has prompted me to re-read it actually! To be honest I didn't even realise it was classed as a children's book, a colleague suggested reading it so picked a copy up. Great book, definitely goes down on my list as a classic. Would highly recommend reading it! Andie P x Edited May 1, 2012 by Andie P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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