Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf; Later Printing edition (September 11, 2007)
ISBN-13: 978-0375842207
Some of you might remember I reviewed Marcus Zuzak's 'The Book Thief' in March 2011 and shared these thoughts:
"...The Book Thief is the amazing story of a young girl named Liesel growing up in Germany's wartime era. Her father is a communist, her mother is in trouble with the Nazi party and her little brother soon dies.
She is sent to live with her foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann in Himmel street and befriends amongst other children, a boy named Rudy who is in love with her and becomes her best friend.
Theirs are a poor life and hunger their constant companion. Both children are also members of the Hitler Youth movement.
Books are a rare commodity in Nazi Germany, and Hans or Papa, teaches Liesel to read whilst writing on the basement wall and playing his accordion.
The book is written from Death's point of view -quite a novelty - and we discover Liesel will eventually meet Death 4 times."
(see full review HERE)
I ended by stating:
"This book is rated as Young Adult material but I am convinced any adult will discover in it a world rarely even acknowledged.
The original format, the 550 pages, the words of the narrator alone - " I am haunted by Humans" - makes this a powerful message to be read not just by young people!
This is the kind of book that at the end, you close, rest your hand on its cover and just feel with your heart as well as your mind.
Always forgive, never forget!
Such a simple message, and a hard earned one at the cost of over 60 millions souls..."
By now Amazon has listed more than 2400 reviews! Definitively a hit for the author with over 1900 of these with 5 stars!
For those of you who appreciated this unique novel, I am happy to share the news the book is made into a movie!
Canadian young star Sophie Nelisse will play the part of Liesel along with other well known actors such as Emily Watson and Geoffrey Rush!
The Book Thief will be released on 15 Novembre 2013 in U.S. theatres (additional releases dates HERE!)
I hope to review the movie as soon as possible!
thats wonderful news,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how they have design the part of the Devil!
DeleteSounds like a very interesting read. Another one going on the list! I will try to read it before watching the film.
ReplyDeleteThe format is by far one of the most original Tracey and the stories related well worth reading! I have not read anything else by this author and must remedy that as soon as possible. A talented young man!
DeleteAnd yes, I think it best to read the novel before seeing the movie. We'll have to compare notes!
P.S. My own reading list is getting longer and longer...
I am going to read The Book Thief right away so that I have read it before the movie comes out. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Sherry!
DeleteI hope you will, this is a novel you will not soon forget!
All the best,
I am putting this on to my TBR right away.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will share with us what you think of the novel Mystica! Definitively one you'll remember, Dear!
DeleteAll the best,
I read this book about two years ago - it is still one of my all time favorites - I didn't know it is coming out as a film. I am inclined not to see it, as I would like to preserve those characters in my minds as I saw them - Liesel reminded me a lot of Rumor in To Kill A Mockingbird.
ReplyDeleteHave a you read 'We'd You Go, Bernadette?'? It was not too long with a really fun, quirky character. I really enjoyed it!