The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

[naomi24]

Has anyone else read it, and if so, what did you think of it?

[TradeWithMe]

http://www.authspot.com/Poetry/The-Understatem ent-Hollow-Years.183481

Try to look at that!

[naomi24]

Please ignore the post by TradeWithMe. This has been posted on several threads today.

[pastafreak]

Mmmmm....I just went to it and got "IE cannot display the website"

[monkeyeyes]

I read it with great interest, naomi.
I found it deeply moving.............an entirely different perspective on the familiar type of war story I am used to; and not the narrator of a story one is used to, either !

[naomi24]

Me too, Monkeyeyes. I finished it just before I posted this question. It had such a profound effect on me - I'm still feeling the effects of it. What an extraordinary book!

There was one question that I felt was left unanswered at the end, but rather than spoil the book for anyone who might read it, I'll PM you to see what you thought.

[tickledtrout]

Loved this book, probably one of the best books I have ever read.

[naomi24]

tickledtrout, I agree. What an unusual book it is - and so very well written. Unforgettable.

[mosesg]

Thought this book was fantastic, passed it to my Mum as well and she said she couldnt put it down. I t is hard to believe it is a childrens book

I then went on to read Shadow in the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, which I couldn't put down.

[naomi24]

mosesg, I wasn't aware that it's a children's book. Where did you get that idea?

I loved the Shadow of the Wind too. I thought it was brilliantly written.

[tickledtrout]

I heard that it is a children's story as well, aimed at young teens. Seem to remember seeing it with 2 different covers whenit was in hardback

[naomi24]

mosesg and tickledtrout, it seems you're absolutely right. It is a children's book! I'm astonished. What a wonderful book!