"The Book Thief"

[bluecat*dancing]

I was wondering if anyone had seen the movie yet and what they thought about it. I am hoping to see it in the near future. I loved the book.

[bright.ton42]

I can't add much except that a friend of mine said she didn't like the book though I'm thinking of trying it all the same. 

the movie is getting really good reviews.  

Hopefully someone has seen it and can tell you more than I can.     

[lind9650]

Bluecat, I am just reading the book. Well, I am listening to it as it is a talking book I received from a caring friend.

I also am going to see the movie, but I am convinced that it will not be as good as the book. This seems to be the case with all books turnd into movies. Only thing I find is that when you see the movie first, or reread the book, you can put faces and voices to the story to make the reading even more enjoyable.

May go tomorrow.

Erica

[happyroo_bunji]

I didn't find the book all that great.  It was an ok book, but its not one that I would voluntarily read again.

This is a bit unusual for me as I like to reread books often, my poor tattered copy of To Kill a Mockingbird can attest to that

[icyfroth]

as a "bookish" person, I wouldn't mind seeing it. Not sure if I can stomach Geoffrey Rush though.

[the_great_she_elephant]

Erica, I hope you  finish the book before you sees the movie. I was quite swept away by the book and I can't imagine how a film could possibly encapsulate all the layers that were in it. Having said that, I think the story itself would make for a great film and I shall probably go and see it.

Incidentally, a couple of years ago Mr Elephant and I had the pleasure entertaining Markus Zusak for dinner in our home, (one of the perks of being a children's author) and he is the most delightful and unspoilt young man you could ever hope to meet. I wish you could meet him, Erica - you would have so much to talk about.

[bluecat*dancing]

I love Geoffrey Rush.

Not many books these days bring me to tears, but "The Book Thief" did. I have a tattered copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird", too. Love that book and the film.

Tell me what you think of the movie, please, Erica. My best friend's parents are both from Germany. Her father used to take photographs for fake passports while her mum has dreadful psychological scars. They have both said that the book captured the time perfectly.

Another excellant one is "All That I Am" by Anna Funder. Set in the years leading up to WWII, it is based on real-life people. Well worth reading and ended up winning the Miles Franklin Award.

[bluecat*dancing]

Lucky you, She-ele. I was surprised at how much insight a young man could have.

[the_great_she_elephant]

Bluecat, a lot of the insight came from stuff his mother had told him about her own childhood - she was brought up in a foster home in Germany. I believe though, that in her case the mum was a bit harsher and the dad more of a drunkard. 

[lind9650]

She-Ele, I have not quite finishd the book. Have not been well and kept falling asleep. I would have loved to meet Markus Zusak. Pity we live  3,000Km apart.

The movie is playing in our local Cinema this week, and Peter wants to see the Hobbit in 3D. So tomorrow we are going to have a movie day. First the Hobbit from 1.40pm til 4.20pm, then The Book Thief rom 4.25pm.

I think it finishes sometimes after 6pm. Perhaps I'll get taken out for dinner?

No cooking would be bliss.

I'll tell you all about it when I come home.

Erica