slywaka1 Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 Wow, with all those mixed reviews I might have to move it up my TBR pile and give it a go next!! Anna Quote
Kate Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 Wow, with all those mixed reviews I might have to move it up my TBR pile and give it a go next!! Anna Yeah I've started to think that too Anna Quote
Antoinette Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 I loved it! Whether it was cliched, came from an obvious creative writing class or not it was and probably always be one of the most thought provoking, tender, lovely books I've ever read. Quote
Guest radjack Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 I started it today. I finished today and i have to tell you this was the best book i have ever read! 10/10 Quote
Ben Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Well.. tell a lie, I started it but probably wont read it yet because I'm finishing the book i'm reading now. Quote
elizabeth Chadwick Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 I found it a slow read, not in a derogatory way, but in a sense of being thoughtful and moving. I also didn't know much about the setting - ordinary people in WWII Germany so I found that engrossing too. I'd give it a creditable 8.5 out of 10 and a strong 4 stars were I to give it an Amazon ranking. Quote
princessponti Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 If I am wrong about this, have yourself washed and report to my tent. What? LOL!!! lolololol!! ...that creates a wonderful image!!! xx Quote
Maureen Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 I finished this today. At first I found it a bit difficult to get into - especially the fact that death is the narrator but after the first couple of chapters I found myself enjoying it. (An aside) Again as whenever I read something about the Halocaust, I wonder how a (small) insignificant looking man like Hitler, could affect the whole world like he did - the way everyone ended up singing to his tune - and for such a long period of time. Quote
slywaka1 Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 I just finished this on Friday night and on teh whole I eally enjoyed it. I found that it was quite slow, in a good way- I didn't find myself racing through it and therefore missing bits. The only thing that slightly annoyed me was the frequency of occasions when objects were doing the actions. (There's a term for that but I can't think of it.) I've not got the book with me but from memory the first time I noticed was page 49 (I think) when 'a dressing gown stood' meaning (As I took it) in Liesl's eyes her foster mother's most noticable point was that she wore a large dressing gown, which overtook this first impression of her. The first time I noticed this I found it quite endearing and child-like, but I started to notice it every few pages, even when it was seen from Death's, rather than Liesl's, point of view, and in the end I just found it quite unnecessary, like it was a deliberate attempt by the author to write in this way. Which is fine, it was just a bit much, I thought. Also, what does 'the cupboards were the shape of guilt' mean??? Anna Quote
Simonsays Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Great book. Really enjoyed it and would reccommend. Quote
shirleyz Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 this is definitely one of the best books i've read for a while. I am always moved by stories of the holocaust, but I found this narrative to be really in touch with reality, as if seen through a child's eyes... the fact that the narrator was Death - I found that completely original Quote
princessponti Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 I think it comes under Young Adult... Quote
Julia The Bookworm Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 1939 - Nazi Germany - The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Some important information - this novel is narrated by death. It's a small story, about: a girl; an accordionist; some fanatical Germans; a Jewish fist fighter; and quite a lot of thievery. Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times. Anyone read it? Any opinions? I personally LOVED this book, a real page-turner which i couldn't put down with a really unique story. I cried at the end. Quote
prophecygirl Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 TBT was the best book I read in 2008, I could not put it down. I started it again the minute I finished it, which is something I've never done before. I cried my way through the whole of Part Ten, and I mean uncontrollable sobbing, lol. I love Zusak's writing style. I can find no fault with it. I also have to comment on the (adult) cover... I think it's beautiful. Quote
Nollaig Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 I've just started it and so far I'm loving it Quote
pipread Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 I really loved The Book Thief too, I rarely reread books but this is one I most definately will. It`s a book I`m always reccomending to people. Quote
Nollaig Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 ok thanks my library has it under adult fiction that was why i thought it was for adults. I thought it was for adults too, given its content. But I guess that depends on how its written. I don't really get 'Young Adult' books, as 'Young Adults' get classed as anywhere from 13-18. I would not want my own kids reading at 13 certain books they might read at 18. Quote
lexiepiper Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Just finished this book, and wow! It's amazing, and I'd recommend it whole heartedly My review is on my blog ^^ Quote
Ben Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 It's on my list, I've got it on my book-shelf. Think I should push it up the list? Quote
frankie Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 It's on my list, I've got it on my book-shelf. Think I should push it up the list? Definitely! It's amazing, one of my favorite reads! Quote
Katy.dark Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 I struggled with it as well but i will try again :ditto:I thought I was the only one struggling with this book!!! I've heard lots of people saying they liked it, but when I started reading it myself I got a little bored and stopped, now that I've read all this comment I'll probably borrow it again Quote
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