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bobert26 · 28-12-2009, 05:27 AM

(27-12-2009 11:32 PM)Frrrrrrunkis link Wrote:I got a copy of this from my Uncle Paul for Christmas. Any idea on what's the proper approach to read this book?

I really don't know how I would read that. I probably wouldn't. I'd shelve it.

Anyways how've you liked Book Thief, Cassie?

Ugly Von · 28-12-2009, 08:09 AM

I really like girly books Tongue

So I can't help anyone unless you want something kinda girly.

bobert26 · 29-12-2009, 07:12 AM

I'm trying to find Markus Zusak's email... I doubt I ever will though.

Ugly Von · 29-12-2009, 07:31 AM

And that is ???

bobert26 · 29-12-2009, 07:31 AM

He's one of the most brilliant authors in the world.

Ugly Von · 29-12-2009, 07:33 AM

What books did he write?

bobert26 · 29-12-2009, 07:35 AM

The Book Thief
I am the Messenger
When Dogs Cry
Getting the Girl

And he's coming out with a new one called Bridge of Clay.

Ugly Von · 29-12-2009, 07:35 AM

What are they about? I might consider reading them Tongue

bobert26 · 29-12-2009, 07:40 AM

I've only read The Book Thief and I am the Messenger.

The Book Thief takes place in Nazi Germany, it's about a family who hides a jewish man in their basement.
It's really great

I am the Messenger is about a young man who doesn't have much going for him... and it's hard to describe (So I'll let Wikipedia explain it)

The story begins with an introduction to the character of Ed Kennedy, a down-and-out underage taxi driver who is hopelessly in love with his best friend Audrey, who, to his dismay, feels that she cares about him too much to date him. Ed is standing in a bank queue when a robbery takes place. He accidentally foils the robbers' escape, and is proclaimed a hero. Shortly after, he receives an ace in the mail. The ace is from an unknown source. On the ace is written a list of addresses and times. These represent a series of tasks that Ed must complete.