tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post8777159978387252432..comments2023-08-20T07:42:52.010-05:00Comments on Trish's Reading Nook: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - John BoyneTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-39522787259618864352009-11-02T19:47:22.295-06:002009-11-02T19:47:22.295-06:00*Rebecca - You're right! I'm not very per...<b>*Rebecca</b> - You're right! I'm not very perceptive when it comes to that stuff but sure enough my copy says "A Fable" right underneath the title--on the title page, not front cover. Interesting--it does make the book make a little more sense thinking about it in those terms.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-70384310599947352942009-11-02T19:43:32.495-06:002009-11-02T19:43:32.495-06:00Trish, A blogger mentioned that it was on the titl...Trish, A blogger mentioned that it was on the title page of their copy that it was a fable. Apparently that was the subtitle. I don't see it showing up on Wikipedia or any of the Amazon copies so not sure how accurate that is, just what I'd heard.Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-54751179994676503222009-11-02T19:04:39.798-06:002009-11-02T19:04:39.798-06:00*Terri - I haven't read The True Story of Hans...<b>*Terri</b> - I haven't read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel so I don't have an opinion there, but The Book Thief is outstanding. Definitely better than this one...<br /><br /><b>*mel u</b> - I haven't read anything about Milkweed so I'll have to check it out! Thanks for coming by.<br /><br /><b>*Rebecca Reid</b> - You are the first person who has said this is supposed to be a fable and when looked at in those terms the book as a whole starts to make more sense. I'm not sure how clear that is to the readers, though, given the comments here?<br /><br /><b>*Susan</b> - I do know what you mean about visual media making it easier to overcome disbelief, but I don't know how well I could handle the ending! <br /><br /><b>*Lisa</b> - You're not missing much, I think. Bruno didn't bother me and I thought he was kind of cute, but a few others have mentioned they thought he was annoying...<br /><br /><b>*Michelle</b> - The Book Thief is outstanding, huh. This was a good book but it doesn't live up to those types of expectations. I hope you enjoy it, though!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-25825175866635069512009-10-29T16:22:32.831-05:002009-10-29T16:22:32.831-05:00Sorry you didn't like this one more. I did lov...Sorry you didn't like this one more. I did love the Book Thief and plan on reading this one as well at some point.3m.michellehttp://1morechapter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-29622385219640796102009-10-28T20:50:19.602-05:002009-10-28T20:50:19.602-05:00Would you believe that I read about half and then ...Would you believe that I read about half and then decided not to finish? I couldn't stand Bruno. I don't generally like child narrators. I read a spoiler to fill in what happened and let it go.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-18770131421102317122009-10-28T08:27:11.825-05:002009-10-28T08:27:11.825-05:00I liked this book okay. I have not seen the movie...I liked this book okay. I have not seen the movie, although it struck me that it would be a better movie than it was a book, for me, something about visual mediums make it easier to overcome the suspension of disbelief...Susanhttp://readspace.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-15246199268864826322009-10-28T07:00:38.434-05:002009-10-28T07:00:38.434-05:00I've heard great things about this book. It...I've heard great things about this book. It's supposed to be a FABLE to yes, the unbelievability is there for a reason. I'm looking forward to it and the movie!Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-61295397566953963512009-10-28T03:18:51.705-05:002009-10-28T03:18:51.705-05:00I read this about three weeks ago and the next day...I read this about three weeks ago and the next day I saw the movie-it is a chilling book. Maybe not as great as the Book Thief or Milkweed but for sure worth reading. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-17485426950370865232009-10-27T22:25:09.968-05:002009-10-27T22:25:09.968-05:00I've heard quite a few people comment on the u...I've heard quite a few people comment on the unbelievability of the book. Sounds like I'd be better off to read The Book Thief or The True Story of Hansel and Gretel.Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-43435961677386253282009-10-27T21:18:39.555-05:002009-10-27T21:18:39.555-05:00*AmusedbyBooks - Do you have a tough time reading ...<b>*AmusedbyBooks</b> - Do you have a tough time reading a book after you've already seen the movie?<br /><br /><b>*Lisa</b> - At one point the little boy even meets Hitler--how could he not have any idea of what was going on!! Who knows, maybe it is possible?<br /><br /><b>*Violet</b> - I've found it interesting in the comments to see how books were marketed differently in different places--seems some places Book Thief was targeted to YA and others adult and same with this book. This book will only take you a few hours to read.<br /><br /><b>*Joanna</b> - This book was pretty horrific, especially the ending. I couldn't believe how the last few chapters went! I don't blame you for not wanting to see the movie.<br /><br /><b>*Jodie</b> - I'm surprised at how polarized the comments have been! And I find it interesting that this book was originally marketed as an adult book--not to downplay YA books but I would have expected a little more depth from an adult book. (can already see the rotten tomatoes flying at me).<br /><br /><b>*Christina</b> - The ending! I know what you mean--I still can't believe how everything actually happened in the book. Don't think I'd want to see that visually either.<br /><br /><b>*Vivienne</b> - This book is a little upsetting but not in the same way as some other Holocaust books I've read. I think because the main characters are so young (and think young thoughts) it kind of downplays the seriousness of the situation?<br /><br /><b>*Lahni</b> - So in the UK The Book Thief was targeted to adults and in NA to YA--so interesting how all of that works! But yes, there was more of an intellectual connection with BT for me than this one.<br /><br /><b>*Anna</b> - I agree that the character couldn't understand--I'm not sure I even understand at 28! Which is a point this book is trying to make, I think. The rest was just too far-fetched, though. Of course you can link it.<br /><br /><b>*Paxton</b> - LOL-yes, a number of kind of downer books for the 'thon. I did read Frankie-Landau Banks, though, which was very delightful. :) <br /><br /><b>*Kailana</b> - I think this one would make a good audio book. I have troubles getting as much of an emotional punch from listening to a book rather than reading it--maybe because I'm not used to the medium? Glad you mostly enjoyed it.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-59007370629575677042009-10-27T21:08:34.738-05:002009-10-27T21:08:34.738-05:00*Michelle - I really wish the story would have bee...<b>*Michelle</b> - I really wish the story would have been a little deeper and longer as well. And yes, you NEED to read The Book Thief! :)<br /><br /><b>*Amanda</b> - It's a great readathon book but I think if I had read it any other time I would have been even more disappointed. Oh well.<br /><br /><b>*Joy</b> - You're not the only one in the comments to mention how this book was marketed (also The Book Thief). Interesting that this was published as an adult book.<br /><br /><b>*CherylS22</b> - This one was depressing but I've yet to find a book about The Holocaust that isn't! Have you read The Book Thief? I'd really recommend that one.<br /><br /><b>*Chris</b> - We're like twinkies! :) My brother is also a half but we grew up together so I've never considered him anything less than a regular brother. Now I've got to know--how old are you?<br /><br /><b>*Melody</b> - I haven't seen this movie and I don't know if I'm going to. So sad! <br /><br /><b>*Nymeth</b> - I don't want to color your opinion, but I think you might be right about this one paling in comparison. It's so short, though, that it's still worth the time.<br /><br /><b>*Alice</b> - To me it seemed that this book was targeted more to younger audiences but it sounds like it was published as an adult novel! Interesting how things get marketed in different ways.<br /><br /><b>*Samantha</b> - The Book Thief was an excellent book, huh? I pass it on to anyone who is willing!! <br /><br /><b>*Charley</b> - I think Bruno's innocence and naivete is key to the novel, especially the ending. Curious why he made you so mad! :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-11637946449993521772009-10-27T14:35:04.779-05:002009-10-27T14:35:04.779-05:00I listened to this on audio just recently. I had n...I listened to this on audio just recently. I had never had a huge desire to read it for whatever reason but someone recommended it because it was a good audio and I have a very limited selection to choose from at my library. I didn't love it, but it was good. I guess that's the best way to put it. It was a good audio, though!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-54839939463096047982009-10-27T14:16:01.524-05:002009-10-27T14:16:01.524-05:00You read this first and Ethan Frome later? Wow, d...You read this first and Ethan Frome later? Wow, did you also read The Boy Named It or The Glass Castle? Depressing reading list, Trish.Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883124901219059661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-11756884389958970242009-10-27T09:44:38.376-05:002009-10-27T09:44:38.376-05:00I've been wanting to read this since I watched...I've been wanting to read this since I watched the movie (and cried). I agree that at that age, considering who his father was, he would know who a Jew was. However, as a parent of a 9-year-old, I'm not sure he'd understand all that went on with the concentration camp. That's a lot for a kid to take in.<br /><br />Great review, as always!<br /><br />Would it be okay to link your review on <a href="http://warthroughthegenerations.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">War Through the Generations</a>?<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-55391596616256885622009-10-27T09:07:23.543-05:002009-10-27T09:07:23.543-05:00I enjoyed this book too, but I did have some issue...I enjoyed this book too, but I did have some issues with it similar to yours (you can read my review if you're interested...http://fwd4.me/1gp)<br />As for the Book Thief, it was marketed as a YA book in NA, but the author didn't intend it to be YA. So maybe that's why it was more powerful?Lahnihttp://nosebook.mapledesign.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-4934425138189575902009-10-27T07:35:26.850-05:002009-10-27T07:35:26.850-05:00I have been meaning to read this for ages. I am w...I have been meaning to read this for ages. I am worried that the ending will upset me.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-28692104530523937012009-10-27T07:15:12.490-05:002009-10-27T07:15:12.490-05:00The ending? My mouth was gaped open and I kept th...The ending? My mouth was gaped open and I kept thinking, "No..no..no!". I've considered watching the movie, but don't think that I could handle the ending visually.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-47375116068736996052009-10-27T06:19:44.036-05:002009-10-27T06:19:44.036-05:00Really disliked this one, to me it felt twee and o...Really disliked this one, to me it felt twee and overly obvious in its moralising. Especially that ending! Kind of all the things young adult readers are usually quoted as saying they hate.<br /><br />I also found it unbelievable, I think kids are smarter than Bruno in general.<br /><br />It wasn't originally marketed as YA in the UK though, it started out advertised as an adult book as did 'The Book Thief'. It's really a crossover book in the UK, an adult book with a young adult protagonist that the publishers think could appeal to both markets.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-1967159385841500952009-10-27T05:47:04.385-05:002009-10-27T05:47:04.385-05:00This book affected be immensely, I think because o...This book affected be immensely, I think because of Bruno's innocence and the consequent way that things were described. So simply, even though they were so complicated. After I finished, I did question how it's possible that he didn't know, but I suppose it is possible that he was shielded. The simple questions Bruno asked stayed with me for months and I admit to many, many nightmares following reading the book. I have no interest in the movie, therefore!!joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-16480158934573794562009-10-27T04:40:32.273-05:002009-10-27T04:40:32.273-05:00It could be less poweful because it is YA. The boo...It could be less poweful because it is YA. The book thief although marketed as YA was written with adult fiction in mind :)<br />I still want to read this book though, it's pretty short from what I saw.Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617282962980628638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-7561430873250393742009-10-26T22:04:08.713-05:002009-10-26T22:04:08.713-05:00I'm glad to hear that the author made a 9-yr-o...I'm glad to hear that the author made a 9-yr-old seem like a 9-yr-old. So many times they use a child but then make the child some kind of prodigy. It does seem like Bruno would have heard his dad talk about Jews, though.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-32190819954431428222009-10-26T21:05:10.793-05:002009-10-26T21:05:10.793-05:00I haven't read the book but oh man the movie w...I haven't read the book but oh man the movie was very moving and I liked the different perspective it showed. I'd be interested to see if you liked the movie better or worse than the book.AmusedByBookshttp://amusedbybooks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-53297291897414482562009-10-26T20:00:07.193-05:002009-10-26T20:00:07.193-05:00I shelved this book a few times before finally dec...I shelved this book a few times before finally deciding to see it through. That Bruno made me so mad. But I thought the ending was quite powerful, and I don't think it would have had such an impact if Bruno had not been so naive.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-33867075646078038882009-10-26T19:58:13.053-05:002009-10-26T19:58:13.053-05:00I LOVED The Book Thief...well as much as you can l...I LOVED The Book Thief...well as much as you can love a book on such a serious subject. I do plan on reading this one eventually and watching the movie but who knows when that will be. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-83914802526628816342009-10-26T19:50:35.790-05:002009-10-26T19:50:35.790-05:00I read this about a year or two ago and it's a...I read this about a year or two ago and it's a powerful book. It's suitable for young readers and adults will appreciate it also.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.com