Review 1:
Very rarely a book comes out that steals my breath away. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak is a revelation. Narrated by Death, this story follows Leisel as she steals books in Nazi Germany while she and her best friend Rudy discover the power of words, language and friendship. Zusak's writing is mesmerizing; it's sarcastic, emotional, sophisticated and wondrous. If you only read one book this year, read this one. Share it with your friends and family. I don't expect to read anything better this year, or next year either.
Review 2:
I am not going to tell the plot of this book yet again, Amazon and some other reviewers have done it quite well...I will tell you that this is an astounding book, a beautiful book, and a book that I know I will read again and again...... I read a lot, two to three books a week, my family makes fun that I "love" so many that I read...but in the past few years there have only been a handful of books that when I finish reading the book I sit and try to think of who I can send a copy to, who can I share this wonderful experience with. A book that when I finish, I want to go back to the beginning and start over. I am a little sorry it is listed as a young adult book, I feel that if the book stores put it in the young adult section, so many people will be missing out on a wonderful experience. Yet it is important that younger readers, high school readers, read this book too. When I was growing up, I remember reading Diary of Anne Frank, and the feelings I had when I read it...and understanding the importance of everyone reading that book. Well, this book is that important, this book is a must read. I am going to go back and read this author's other book, I don't know how it can measure up to this one, but if it is half as good, I am in for a treat.
Faint surface scratching on cover. First page have two small tears on top of page. Slight brownish spots on first page and on edge of pages. Rest of book in good condition!
Postage and packaging R30. This is a large soft cover book. Allow one week for delivery and a tracking no will be issued within 48 hours of purchase. Willing to combine postage but please contact me first.
