Comments on: The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

By: Josette

Josette — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:38:53 +0000

I found the swearings funny, especially when they come from Rosa! Yeah, at least Zusak remembered to add in the translation to some German phrases. If not, I wouldn't be able to completely follow it. Truly, it's one of the best and saddest books I've read. Here's my review of the book. :D

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:08:40 +0000

I remember how almost all the book bloggers were raving about The Book Thief and out of my rebelliousness I didn’t pick it up. Now your thoughtful review has convinced me to pick it up. I’ve been stumbling upon few books that are exploring this subject, including, also written for young adults, The Boy in Striped Pyjamas.

By: Suey

Suey — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:59:11 +0000

You know this one of my favorites! Great review.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:05:36 +0000

It’s such a great book. I love what you said about it being a book about life as well as a book about the Holocaust.

By: anne

anne — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:18:14 +0000

Have you read “The Reader” by Bernhardt Schlink? Same time period, partly, simply written but complex ethical/moral issues. Very interesting!! One of the best books I’ve ever read.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:41:02 +0000

I recently reviewed Book Thief here: http://mangomissives.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/reads-the-book-thief/
I loved this book! It is a great read for book lovers.

By: Leah

Leah — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:51:03 +0000

I have just finished this book and I bawled my eyes out. It was such a lovely read for the language and the characters, during a time period that wasn’t lovely at all. I loved it and have just reviewed it on my site.

By: Fyrefly

Fyrefly — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:28 +0000

The Book Thief was easily in my top five reads of 2006; I'm glad to see you loved it too. Markus Zusak's an incredible writer and an incredible storyteller... if you haven't read his other books, I'd definitely recommend them (mainly I am the Messenger, although his earlier books are pretty good as well). None of them quite live up to The Book Thief, but they're worth the time if for no other reason than to get more of his beautiful writing!

By: SmallWorld Reads

SmallWorld Reads — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:11:07 +0000

Indeed an amazingly book! Here’s my review: http://smallworldreads.blogspot.com/2007/08/book-review-book-thief.html

I have Zusak’s I Am Messenger on my TBR list and am hoping it’s halfway as amazing as this one!