The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
Black Swan, 2007
First impression:
I was drawn to this book for its unusual style of writing, but a very brief reading later I am more caught up in the plot and characters, and find some of the simplistic language use slightly annoying. I am, however, despite the occasional pseudo-philosophical moment, charmed.
Review:
In the end I was very moved by this work, as I think one is wont to be. Even though it was very long and there were few major plot events, I felt no boredom as I made my way through it. The only thing I can hold against it is the language, possibly because I was disturbed by the sensation of reading translated German when I really wasn't. This is a different contribution to second world war literature, and I appreciated its sincerity and subtle sentimentality. Needless to say, my own love of books didn't hinder me from enjoying one about them.
Rating: Impressive
July 15, 2010
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Lustigt, jag har precis läst den här boken och tänkte "är inte det förresten den där boken som Fallabell har ståendes i sin bokhylla? Och så klickade jag in här och fick se att du precis börjat läsa den. Och åh, den var fantastisk. Säg till när du är klar!
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