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The Book Thief by: Markus Zusak List Price: $11.99 Childrens Bookshop Price: $9.59 You Save: $2.40 (20%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback EAN: 9780375842207 ISBN: 0375842209 Label: Knopf Books for Young Readers Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 576 Publication Date: September 11, 2007 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Reading Level: Young Adult Release Date: September 11, 2007 Studio: Knopf Books for Young Readers Sales Rank: 108 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: It’s 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 can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. From the Hardcover edition. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Unbelievably good bookDo not believe the American designation of this book as being for young adults. It isn't. It is beautifully written and is the best book I've read since Oscar Wao. I loved it so much after reading a library copy that I bought myself a hard cover copy to keep! Rating: - Worthy of a second read, excellent Although the central character in The Book Thief is Liesel Meminger, the narration for the duration of the novel is done by Death. So Death's point of view understands and seems to know all about who he will meet along the way in Nazi Germany. Death is neither overly sentimental (a few exceptions of course apply) nor acutely malevolent or terrifying. He's just a voice that accepts the many ways people come to him, one way or another, and in fact sits back and watches the barbarity of humans. He sees ... Read More: Rating: - Worthy of AccoladesThe Book Thief is no light read. It's not meant to be taken to the beach or casually skimmed over during the course of a weekend. The fact that it's narrated by Death Himself should clue readers into the serious themes held within its pages. I admit that I had to be patient with the narrative at first -it seemed disjointed and difficult to get into, but the language was so vibrant and clever that the book wouldn't let me go. As a result, I was incredibly moved by the ending and can offer up the rarest ... Read More: Rating:  - disappointingConfusing , disorganized and disappointing. I found this bpook to be difficult to follow.I could not empathize with the main character. A waste of time. Rating: - I LOVE this book!!The story starts off a little slow but keep reading because it gets much better. My only disappointment was that I didn't want this book to end. Great read!! |
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