The Book Thief

[Khandro]

It was on Film 4 last evening, did anybody watch it? It is a beautiful portrayal of a bleak period of German history. I think it would be especially good for all young people (say, over 10) to see it, maybe that was why it was screened at 6:26 to 9:00pm. If you can still see it I recommend that you do, and if you have children or grandchildren of that age, them too.

[naomi24]

It is a good film but the book, written for young people, is better. I would recommend it to anyone, whatever their age - and I'd say the same for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'.

[emmie]

i saw the film about the Boy in the Striped pyjamas and wondered why it was so lauded. Not having read the book, i still think that would have more impact.

[emmie]

the book thief sounds like a good film, perhaps if they show it again i will catch up with it.

[naomi24]

It was a pretty gruesome story, emmie.

[naomi24]

^I meant 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'.

[Khandro]

There is nothing gruesome in The Book Thief, but there are some chilling moments, and I confess to the odd tear, -but I do cry easily!
I've just bought the DVD on Amazon (a snip at 3 quid) to be delivered to my grandson in England, who, when visiting him about 3 years ago and he about 15, came home from school and I asked him what he had been doing, he said 'history' - a subject of interest to me- I asked him what and he said 'Germany' - even more so- I asked him what period and he said 'WWII, that is all we ever do on that country and I have to say granddad, the the Germans don't ever come out of it very well'.

There are some bad Germans in this film, but there are some heart-warmingly good ones too.

[naomi24]

Nothing 'gruesome' in it, but it's pretty chilling, Khandro.

[Georgiesmum]

No. I missed it. Didnt know it was on.

[maggiebee]

Read The Book Thief some time ago and loved it. Haven't seen the film but am often disappointed by the way books are interpreted for film.