Its an good book but i feel like the narrator isnt very expressive and could get boring at times but is still a good book to listen to. It gets thrown into a garbage truck, and death takes it. However, there are some sad bits in the story that require a kleenex box within easy reach. Three narrators emily janice card, kirsten potter and kirby heyborne have really given everything to this third part.
The book thief is a beautifully narrated and superbly told novel. The book thief by markus zusak read by allan corduner. Shortlisted for the british book awards, newcomer of the year, 2008. The book thief is the kind of novel that continues to stay with you long after you have finished reading. Brought to life by the rich tone of narrator allan corduners voice, the book thief is one audiobook that will stay lodged in your mind long after the final word has been spoken. The book thief is a poignant and powerful tale a young girl named liesel growing up in nazi germany. The book thief preloaded audiobook charlotte mecklenburg. The book thief audiobook by markus zusak 9780739337288. It was written by markus zusak and published in 2006. This is the kind of book which demands quite a few rereadings and i have discovered a number of microscopic details after each read.
Liesel has never known her father and is turned over to a foster family by her mother, along with her young. From the toolbox, the boy took out, of all things, a teddy bear. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Gripping images are portrayed leaving the reader in a poetic trance of the deaths resulting from nazi germany.
A professional narrator will be contracted for your audiobook production. It is there where death, the narrator of the novel, initially rubs elbows with. Odd narrator of a girls story nprs john ydstie interviews markus zusak, author of the book thief, a novel set in world war ii germany with death himself as the narrator. I really enjoy the story but the narrator doesnt seem to pull you into it. Listen to and download the book thief audiobook by markus zusak without annoying advertising. The narrator, which is the voice that tells a story, is death in the book thief. A novel of such power that the reader will be unable to. The book thief by markus zusak and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book thief is a young adult historical fiction novel written by australian markus zusak. Ive read this book at the very least once a month since then.
The book thief arrived perhaps thirty seconds later. Below, i have listed 5 reasons to choose this book as your next read, if you have not done so yet. Sep 01, 2005 this is a book to treasure, a new classic. Youre still scratching your head in confusion, arent you. The augusta county school board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or gender in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the boy scouts and other designated youth groups. Although the book is 550 pages long, i read it in just two days it was that good.
Nov 14, 20 the book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. This is a book where the very nature of the narrative voice it is written in makes the choice in narrator for the audio version supremely important. Historically, people have used literacy to obtain political power. Sep 01, 2014 this book is about everything in between these things, its about intangible emotions, unspoken words and vacuum of emptiness. My only complaint is that this book is listed in the audible kids category, where i believe it truly does not belong. The book thief is an outstanding young adult novel set in germany during 19391943 and follows the life of liesel meminger, a young foster girl, as she endures a povertyridden existence.
I have just saw the movie and i have some doubts about the narrator s identity. The book thief, has to be right up there with the best books that i have ever read. Like the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime, which was initially targeted at young adults in britain but to adults in the usa, the book thief is one of those rare books that really does speak to both young and old alike. Other than that youll enjoy it and im glad the thief books are on audible. The narrator, allan corduner, is truly amazing as he brings life to death, the books narrator. This powerful holocaust story is for mature, sophisticated teens and adults. Are you wondering if the book thief will be a good read for you. The book thief is a story about the power of words to make worlds. The book thief book the book thief is an awardwinning young adult historical fiction novel set during world war ii. It is impossible not to be drawn into the story and feel like you are living on the streets of munich during world war ii. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, awardwinning author markus zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. Buy the book thief book online at low prices in india the. Told from an interesting point of view, i found the book to be a well written beautiful story.
There are times when different narrators read the same book. Sep 11, 2007 the book thief is the kind of novel that continues to stay with you long after you have finished reading. The book thief was added to the worlds arsenal of wwii novels in 2005 and quickly became a bestseller. With the comprehension of a typical 9yearold, liesel merminger struggles to survive with a foster family in nazi germany. I picked up this book at a book fair when i was in the 5th or 6th grade if i remember correctly and im 29 now. The book thief by markus zusak a ya classic about the power of books in the life of a young girl in nazi germany. The state of israel gives nonjews who saved jewish lives, or attempted to save jewish lives, the formal recognition of. May 16, 2012 the audiobook thief part 1 the audio may 16, 2012 i recently finished listening to my very first audiobook. Highly recommendable for literature and history buffs alike, this is a timeless tale which is masterfully told.
Dont miss bridge of clay, markus zusaks first novel since the book thief the extraordinary numberone new york times best seller that is now a major motion picture, markus zusaks unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul. Buy the book thief book online at best prices in india on. The tothepoint narration from death himself makes this book hard to put down. In the novel the book thief by markus zusak, it is evident that books, reading, and words themselves represent power for different characters in different ways. He remembers the book thief in colors, primarily in red, white, and black. Difficult to forget markus zusaks liberty in creating death as the narrator. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. I took great pleasure in how his voice messaged the words and. I saw the movie the book thief several years ago and loved it. Odd narrator of girls story click the audio button for nprs interview with markus zusak.
During the bombing of a german town, he sees the girl kneeling in the street amid the devastation, holding a book to her chest. The book thief the book thief audiobook, by markus zusak. It is full of color and offers an important perspective on wwii germany. The book thief is certainly a rare kind of film for its day. According to, a leading website for voice talent, the standard rates for audio narrators are as follows. In the first part of the movie it made me suspect that he is liesels brother i think there was a line were he mentions he was alive once when max came into picture i gained the impression that the narrator is his father. The book thief, by markus zusak the new york times. Listen to the book thief audiobook streaming online free. He reached in through the torn windshield and placed it on the pilots chest.
Set in germany in the years 19391943, the book thief tells the story of liesel, narrated by death who has in his possession the book she wrote about these years. Best audio narration best performance by a narrator. After learning a bit about your book, our casting team will provide you with a list of. It gleams like the sun, glistens like rays on the surface of water for here is a dark tale that lights up the very soul. Judging a book by its cover wed judge this book to be awesome. The book thief is an extraordinary, heartbreaking book. April 2, 2006 nprs john ydstie interviews markus zusak, author of the book thief, a novel set in world war ii germany with death himself as the narrator. The audiobook thief part 1 the audio strictly books. The smiling bear sat huddled among the crowded wreckage of the man and the blood. As i wrote above, the death is the narrator of this book. The australian writer markus zusaks brilliant and hugely ambitious new youngadult novel is. The prologue of the book thief by markus zusak is an important read because it plants seeds of events that will happen much later in the story. The book thief audiobook purchase and download the audiobook from random house audio. When liesel drops her newly completed memoir, the book thief, after learning that all those she knows and loves on himmel street have died from bomb blasts, death steals the book from a trash truck.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Nov 06, 20 life of pi had a master filmmaker, ang lee, telling a bigscreen adventure story, while the book thief has a journeyman director, brian percival best known for his work on downton abbey and an. Set in nazi germany, narrated by death, it is 9yearold liesel meminger. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read. Get the audible audiobook for the reduced price of. Apr 11, 2017 the narrator of this ya novel based on world war ii is also very unique because the book is told by death. However, in this book, death is more like a friend than an enemy, because death carries people away very gently and genuinely. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The book thief by markus zusak audio book simply audiobooks. When i decided it was time to read the book i was absolutely captivated. I hope you guys enjoy it, and again, i will make an announcement when i have artwork to sell on etsy. The regime takes the book of genesis absolutely at its word, with bizarre. Author markus zusak is a young writer whose parents lived in europe during the war.
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