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 enlarge | Author: Markus Zusak
Publisher: Black Swan
Category: Book
List Price: £7.99
Buy New: £3.86
You Save: £4.13 (52%)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 560
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0552773891
EAN: 9780552773898
ASIN: 0552773891
Publication Date: January 1, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 A small story which took far too long to tell. October 16, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was disappointed by this book after all the rave reviews. I found it superficial and unchallenging, and the style, while occasionally producing an interesting image or metaphor, was generally pretentious and irritating. This book is fine for teenagers who need books which are not too difficult or for those adults who enjoy Harry Potter, but if you enjoy a more grown up view of the world and a more mature writing style, you would probably find this book unsatisfying.
A little footnote: this is a small story which could have been written in half the space.
 Not convincing October 16, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I find that many of the reviews here are related to the writing style. That does not bother me, in fact I find it kind of interesting and dynamic.
What I do not find convincing, however, is the characters' perception and the description of "Nazi Germany". It tends too much to be the aftertime's cartoon-ish perception of how it was (without being capable of abstrating from how it ended). Annoying
 different October 10, 2008
This is a book that you read slowly.
And slowly you are drawn in and understand the magnitude of what really is happening.
i often forgot who was narrating the book... eeryyyyy
Dont breeze through this book, take your time, let it sink in and it will be a fabulous experience.
I especially liked the way those BOLD letters appear... sumarises so much and helps understand even more.
 Different October 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I almost gave up on this book, I struggled with it for a while. Once I had got into it I could'nt put it down! It was totally different, narrated by Death, who at times could be a real softie. Liesel goes to live with foster parents, the Hubermanns during WW2,she makes friends with Rudy, she loves and steals books, and the Hubermanns take in a jew called Max, who they hide in the basement. They all seem to live on pea soup, and little else. Very moving at times, I am so glad I stuck with it, I loved it, and would highly recommend it.
One of the best October 3, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is by far one of the best books I've read. Don't forget to purchase a large box of man size tissues with your order.
Bringing the past right into the readers present, this rare read and unique style leaves a lasting impression.
I recieved this book as a gift from my sister in law, since I closed The Book Thief, my mum and 2 aunts have read it, with other family members waiting in line.
I would recomend this for the top of your 'To Read' list.
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