Author: Markus Zusak
Originally published : 2006
Length: 552 pages
Awards: Printz Honor Book Award, National Jewish Book Award,
Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Children's Literature
Personal Enjoyment Rating: 5/5
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5 (537 Customer Reviews)
Goodreads: 19,585 ratings, 4.52 average rating
If you've read this already, you'll understand the format! Whether you've read it or not, you'll probably detect a bit of gushing:
Length: 552 pages
Awards: Printz Honor Book Award, National Jewish Book Award,
Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Children's Literature
Personal Enjoyment Rating: 5/5
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5 (537 Customer Reviews)
Goodreads: 19,585 ratings, 4.52 average rating
If you've read this already, you'll understand the format! Whether you've read it or not, you'll probably detect a bit of gushing:
***AN IMPORTANT NOTE***
ABOUT READING THE BOOK THIEF
It takes a little while to get used to the rhythm of the writing and to get used to the narration by death, but KEEP GOING. It will all be worth it.
***HERE IS A SMALL FACT***
All five members of my book club enjoyed this book.
***A SMALL EXCERPT FROM***
THE BOOK THIEF
“A human doesn't have a heart like mine. The human heart is a line, whereas my own is a circle, and I have the endless ability to be in the right place at the right time...Humans, if nothing else, have the good sense to die.” (Death speaking)
***A DEFINITION***
Genius: a person endowed with transcendent mental superiority
***A DEFINITION NOT FOUND***
IN THE DICTIONARY
Markus Zusak = Genius
***A SMALL SUGGESTION***
Read slowly and savor each word.
***A SMALL ADDITION***
I have notes on The Book Thief here in which I gush even more.
Since I didn't really say much about the book, here are some other reviews of The Book Thief:
Maw Books Blog
In the Shadow of Mt. TBR
Five Minutes for Books
The Bluestocking Society
Trish's Reading Nook
Becky's Book Reviews
Rebecca Reads
The Hidden Side of a Leaf
What KT Reads
Bloggin' Bout Books
The Library Queue
Things Mean a Lot
Jules' Book Reviews
I'm sure I'm missing a ton of reviews--if you have one, give me the link!
This has been on my TBR list for awhile, I'm currently waiting for it to be delivered to my library branch. I placed a hold/ordered it and waited on the list for a long time. Now in the next day our so, it will be in my hands. By the reviews I've read, it will be worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteI plan to read this for the first time very very soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is waiting on my shelf. Thanks for helping me decide to kick it up on the list.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great review! Matches the style/feel of the book well.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of my favorites from last year. Glad you liked it too!
ReplyDeletehttp://libraryqueue.blogspot.com/2008/04/book-thief.html
Everyone I know who's read this book has adored it. I need to get this very soon!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I can't wait to re-read this book...soon!
ReplyDeleteHave you read I Am the Messenger? I liked that one, too.
ReplyDeleteClever way to review it!
ReplyDeleteI listened to the audiobook, so my experience was quite different. In fact, I had to go find a copy of the book so I could figure out what format it was written in.
I think it was beautiful, but listening to it, there was a point after 10 hours when I decided that Zuzak tries just a little too hard to be poetic. Did you get get that annoyance? Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the book....just thought it was a bit over-the-top "poetic."
Jules,
ReplyDeleteI hope you find it worth the wait!
Amanda,
I can't wait to hear your thoughts when you do read it--you always touch on things I haven't thought of!
Book Lover Lisa,
This is one I would consider buying in the future. Lucky for you you've already got it!
KT,
A few people in my book club didn't like his little inserts that were like this. They felt it interrupted the flow. I didn't mind.
Tricia,
Thanks for the link. I added it to the list!
Kitten,
I hope you like it. I have heard a few people who couldn't make it past the first 100 pages, but I do think it's worth it to continue.
Trish,
I liked it even more the second time!
Charley,
I have been waiting for I Am the Messenger for months from the library. I think someone must have lost it. Maybe I'll just buy it, because I want to read it soon.
Rebecca,
The first time I read this I started with audio, got a glimpse of the actual book, and realized I needed to switch. I did not feel like he was trying to be too poetic. I loved every word. I was pretty caught up in it, but I am also a very forgiving reader, so I may not be the best judge!
That was gushing! I've got to read this one, soon. It's sitting on my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI love your review for the book. While you didn't exactly give a "review," summary, pros and cons, etc... You conveyed the experience of reading The Book Thief perfectly ;-) Very clever :-D
ReplyDelete*sigh* I soOOo want to re-read this book.
I love how you did your review! I want to read this again too. Such a brilliant book. Here's my link.
ReplyDeleteThis is on my list. I will get to it someday!
ReplyDeleteJust review this my self, I made a link on my review to this, hope it's alright :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this book! I've posted an excerpt from your review here.
ReplyDelete--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
Anyway i can get invited to read your book notes? It worked earlier but now its making me sign in
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