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The Book Thief
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bookshelves: aussies, male-ya-author, young-adult, historical-fiction, read-2013, readalong, jewish
May 04, 2011
bookshelves: aussies, male-ya-author, young-adult, historical-fiction, read-2013, readalong, jewish
The final discussion post for our is up on the blog!
All three of us ended up liking, but not loving it the way so many of our fellow readers seem to. What did you think?
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3.5 stars I loved Max, "The Standover Man," Hans, and few other moments, but overall found that the writing style distracted from the story for me. Disappointing that I don't love this as much as so many of my fellow readers seem to.
All three of us ended up liking, but not loving it the way so many of our fellow readers seem to. What did you think?
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3.5 stars I loved Max, "The Standover Man," Hans, and few other moments, but overall found that the writing style distracted from the story for me. Disappointing that I don't love this as much as so many of my fellow readers seem to.
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May 08, 2012 04:45AM
Oh wow, you are in for such a treat when you read this! :D
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So I hear. :) This is one of those books where there's a lot of pressure to like it, hah.
*hides pitchfork and smiles sweetly* ;)
Hide your pitchforks--I'm finally going to do it, ladies.
So I hear, so I hear. ;) I'm about to find out if the rumors are true.
I haven't read it either Wendy! And I've never done a read-a-long either, might I ask what it entails?
Oh, basically you read a certain number of chapters by a certain date, and then you discuss each week!I've broken up the 500+ pages into four weeks, so we'll be meeting up virtually each Friday in October. K, Tonya, and I will have posted some of our thoughts from those pages, and everyone can join in the discussion in the comments.
Did I answer your question? Readalongs on GoodReads are probably a little easier to track, but not everyoneis on GoodReads. (weird, I know.)
I'll be sure to join. :) I tried listening to it on audio but the narrator wasn't my cup of tea. A few weeks ago I bought the physical copy so I'm hoping it'll work out for me that way. I want to finish it before the movie (which looks like it's finely produced).
I read this when I was in high school *tear*
Well, you should join us, Liz!Yeah, we've all been meaning to read this book forever and have been talking about doing the readalong since the beginning of the year. But we definitely want to get it in before the movie's out--the trailer does look really promising. Glad you're going to participate, Wan!
Valeria--that's what I hear--many tears. I'm happy to see that you loved it!
I think it will live up to the hype.
This is rather shocking, Wendy.And yes, the trailer looks great! Gave me chills, as the good ones do.
Oooh I might join in! It's one of my fave books and I'm due for a reread.
Michael--the sea of 5 stars scares me, frankly. But I am hopeful.I know, I'm so ashamed, Heather. *hangs head* I've watched that trailer three times now, and each time it makes me anxious to read/see this!
Belle--I hope you'll join if you can! I guess I should post this on Twitter, too. Being that we have a hashtag and all, hah.
Omg neither I have I! I'm about 1/3 of the way through and I stopped reading it a few years back idk why
Lookie all the Aussies coming out, hah. Are you going to try to finish before the movie is out, Jaz?
I guess this is going to be the final push for me to actually read it too.
I'm in. I've wanted to read this for a while too.
I haven't read it either! Yay for a readalong.
I'll join in as well. Been meaning to read this book.
Lauren--that is what we were thinking, hah. It's a good kick in the pants! We can't get out of it if we commit to you guys!Liz--oh, awesome! We know October's busy, so just join in as you can. We won't take roll call each week. ;)
Rebecca--yay! I'm happy to hear that.
Cheap Reader--that's the sign of a good book, when you wish you could experience the first time all over again. :) And thank you!
Wart--Excellent! Looking forward to some great discussion with this one.
Kate--yay! I'm so glad a kindred spirit is going to join. This should be fun.
AH--awesome. It's been on my TBR list forever, too, this is a good opportunity to see what the fuss is about.
YAYAYAY!! I haven't read TBT either! I'm not very good at read-alongs, but I am definitely going to check this out! And in time for the movie too :)
Oh good--you are one of my favorite people to discuss books with, so I hope you'll be able to join, Christina! I've never attempted to do a readalong this big either, so we'll see how it goes, hah. I've done quite a few with friends on GoodReads, but this is a whole different thing. And yes, that timing wasn't an accident. ;)
I've had this book for a while and it's time I pull it from the shelf. I'll read along from the sidelines! :)
Sidelines?! Oh, we might just have to pull you right into the middle of it. ;)
I'm just kidding, Ameriie. Just do what you're comfortable with, but definitely don't be shy about joining in the conversation. :)
This is the kind of book that deserves the hype it gets. I hope you won't be disappointed :)
OMG, now I can finally come out of the book closet too and admit that I haven't read it either. Sometimes librarian guilt makes me pretend to have read something that I know I should have read when I talk to my patrons. It's a sad state of being. I'll try to participate!
This has been in my to-read list for at least 4 years, it's time I started it. I can't wait!
I hope so too, Sally, thank you. :)Crowinator--I knew there had to be others in hiding, hah. Everyone always looks at me all side-eyed when I confess I haven't read it yet. But soon, NO MORE. I hope you'll be able to join!
I think I've been meaning to read this for about that same amount of time, Betsy. Nothing like the threat of a movie adaptation to get us going, hah.
WHAT?! I can't believe I've read ANYTHING that you haven't!
Me either! I may join you than :)
Q--hah, I haven't read plenty. But I should have read this ages ago, so we're trying to fix that.Leea--DO! It will be fun. Or at least, a massive support group for all the tears.
Yes, people, read it! :D
We're trying, Yzabel, we're trying!Tandie: heh. No one else has called me on that.
We'll fix our lameness together in October. I'll pick up a copy to read along with you ;-)
Cards on the table: a large part of why I have not read this one is that the description of it on here is so poorly written. That, and too many 5-star reviews.
I'm glad to hear that, Tandie! Peer pressure works!Omg, I just looked at the current description, Kate--it is awful! Whoever changed it for the movie tie in did a terrible job.
And yeah, part of the reason I haven't read it yet is that the pressure to love it is immense. I sincerely hope we love it, having started this giant endeavor...
Such a wonderful (not to mention original) novel! :) I was a bit hesitant at first (because of the narrator of the story ;) ) but it turned out to be an amazing read!!
Enjoy, Wendy! It's a brilliant book. :)
Haven't read it or participated in a book readalong. Will have to write this one down to check out.
I can't wait for your review.
I adored this book, I am sure you will love it!
you're not alone haha, i haven't read it either :P
Oh, I've read it and it's sooo good... When will you have another book's readalong? I would like to join :)
That's great, the movie is in production already ^^
