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Title: The Book Thief
Author: Markus Zusak
Narrator: Dennis Olsen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-15-12
Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes
Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13
Publisher's Summary:
The award-winning novel that established Markus Zusak as an international brand.
It is 1939, Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery.
So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordion-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, and wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jewish fist-fighter in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up, and closed down.
Members Reviews:
Ignore the teen classification!
This is an adult story about the power of words. It is also about children growing up and trying to live a normal life in a time of unbelievable horror. The Book Thief is moving and personal and wonderfully written. I often found myself going back listening to passages a second and even a third time immersing myself in the language. So beautiful and at times so sad. The narration by Dennis Olsen is outstanding. I highly recommend this book and hope it won't get lost in the teen section.
Beautiful
Listen to this book, read this book, own this book. This book a nothing but a work of art. It is lovely and a joy to read. My mother put me onto this book and I think Markus Zusak is possibly one of the great writers of this century. The story is on par with 'To Kill a Mocking Bird' and the style so interesting. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, it will change your life. Okay it is a good read and Dennis Olsen is fantastic at narrating it. Loved it and will want to read it for years to come. It don't get much better than this.
The most beautiful book I've ever read.
Not something I say lightly. But I've never been as deeply touched by a story, by a grouping of words. Simple, beautiful, thought provoking. Zusak is a wordsmith of the highest calibre. Each sentence lingers in my ears, my heart. Mayne tears where shed, mayne giggles escaped my lips, and so much was caught in my throat. Read it, read it again, pass it on, and read it to them.
Thanks you Mr Zusak. Thank you
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I tried to get into this book with an actual book. It was very heavy to start and I kept putting it aside. Listening to it though was a pleasure! Dennis Olsen did a lovely job and the story is wonderful. It kept me captivated and when it was finished, I had that sad feeling when you wonder what you will possibly read next and enjoy as much. The Book Thief Is a must listen.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Papa! He was such a lovely gentle man who had patience and a sense of humour, and wasn't afraid to love.
What does Dennis Olsen bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?
for me, pronunciation of the german words and doing german accents.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, it was one that was nice to think about and ponder.
Took a while!
What did you like best about The Book Thief? What did you like least?
I loved the richness of the story and the depth of the heroine.
