tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post700192097458948847..comments2023-10-30T15:13:22.680+00:00Comments on Strictly Writing: Ahhhh...Books! (Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusack)DThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-87830885201079267402010-03-12T18:54:43.008+00:002010-03-12T18:54:43.008+00:00OK, that's it, I'm going to buy it! xxOK, that's it, I'm going to buy it! xxSheila Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997206301877289623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-1478061693568460832010-03-11T18:51:20.824+00:002010-03-11T18:51:20.824+00:00Maybe, Fi. I think some horror *is* conveyed, but ...Maybe, Fi. I think some horror *is* conveyed, but that something is missing. I'm not sure what though. Maybe it's something to do with what Rod says. Really not sure!!<br /><br />Although, did he actually write it as YA? I had the impression it was written as adult, and got marketed as crossover.<br /><br />I did love it though!Poppynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-62369425952209447392010-03-11T18:15:35.048+00:002010-03-11T18:15:35.048+00:00Thanks for your comments everyone. Poppy, I actual...Thanks for your comments everyone. Poppy, I actually felt the horror through the book without it being too overwhelming? Maybe its so as its marketed as a YA book and strictly speaking aimed at a younger audience? Whaddya think?Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275984316414726884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-3442702571403697402010-03-11T17:29:13.074+00:002010-03-11T17:29:13.074+00:00Oh what a really amazing review! I can see how and...Oh what a really amazing review! I can see how and why it's provoked such a strong response from you.<br /><br />I want to buy, I want to read! <br /><br />This book!<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-35780131846093522102010-03-11T16:29:41.426+00:002010-03-11T16:29:41.426+00:00Thanks Fi - what a great review - and another book...Thanks Fi - what a great review - and another book to add to my already-teetering pile of 'to read' fodder. And not a sling-back or a handbag in sight on the cover - how rare!Debs Ricciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837598374947020855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-27671848115066326742010-03-11T15:56:24.365+00:002010-03-11T15:56:24.365+00:00I loved this book very much - loved the device and...I loved this book very much - loved the device and the voice - but I don't think it really conveyed the horror. Not sure.Poppynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-39778244205016465122010-03-11T11:07:54.631+00:002010-03-11T11:07:54.631+00:00Yes, you've really convinced me too, Fionnuala...Yes, you've really convinced me too, Fionnuala...<br />I'm in a book group too and also love the fact that it forces me out of comfort zone. I've read some real gems that I wouldn;t normally have picked up. And only a few stinkers ;)Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-87746187131308948252010-03-11T10:16:00.179+00:002010-03-11T10:16:00.179+00:00I found this book captivating too, but I have to s...I found this book captivating too, but I have to say I also found it somewhat sentimental and emotionally manipulative in a deliberate, Stephen Spielberg, sort of way. Deftly done, and well-worth reading, though.Roderic Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519267912305907364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-6345266475884282862010-03-11T09:53:41.017+00:002010-03-11T09:53:41.017+00:00I too loved this book. It was something that a fri...I too loved this book. It was something that a friend loaned me after she loved it. <br /><br />Great read! <br /><br />julesJAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819935169114856105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-10518753431887137252010-03-11T09:39:53.567+00:002010-03-11T09:39:53.567+00:00This is a book which has so far escaped my grasp. ...This is a book which has so far escaped my grasp. You've definitely talked me into it, Fionnuala.<br /><br />And I love the wrath of grapes! Genuis :)Gillian McDadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758782108258244355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-76694583773540154452010-03-11T09:35:17.250+00:002010-03-11T09:35:17.250+00:00There's nothing better than someone talking pa...There's nothing better than someone talking passionately about a book to make to want to read it is there?<br />I want to run out immediately and buy it.<br />Which makes me wonder whether the old saying that books do well by word of mouth, is actually on the money.<br />HBxHelen Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266205672947750373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-31228276273397530852010-03-11T09:09:53.557+00:002010-03-11T09:09:53.557+00:00I've never read this - and now you've real...I've never read this - and now you've really inspired me to go out and buy it today. Who could resist a book narrated by Death?Essie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611324005960689918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-53562669659962482362010-03-11T08:50:19.670+00:002010-03-11T08:50:19.670+00:00This is my most favourite book. It's sad in a ...This is my most favourite book. It's sad in a beautiful way. I think it's a must read, especially for writers.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.com