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jrmarr's review against another edition
4.0
Ten years ago I read 'The Book Thief' and it completely blew me away with its heartbreaking beauty. 'Bridge of Clay' is an excellent book, but Zusak doesn't quite capture the remarkable poetry of the earlier work. What he does do is beautifully weave together a story of a family over many years as they deal with the grief, pain, love (both romantic and familial) and ordinariness of life. It took a few chapters to get into the rhythm of the text, but it was worth it. There are moments that Zusak has perfectly realised in ways that make you want to read them again and again. I do hope we don't have to wait another ten years for another book from him, but if we do, I hope that we get more of that indescribable beauty in the next one.
calebmatthews's review against another edition
3.0
Zusak writes in way that is beautifully poetic. It’s enjoyable just to sift through the words. The story takes place through several time jumps which isn’t my favorite, but would make a second read a little more interesting. I think I might return to this one in a couple years and it will probably have a higher rating at that time.
kaulhilo's review against another edition
5.0
literally can’t explain how much this book means to me....im baby
doomslugreads's review against another edition
5.0
Knew I’d give this 5 stars from the moment I started it. Loved this story, the characters and the writing. Missing the Dunbar boys already.
whaddupsamantha's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
frenchfrybri's review against another edition
4.0
still a good book but tbh liked it less than the first time i read it. it’s just so gorgeously written
missyjohnson's review
4.0
beautifully written. amazing how Zusak is able to describe so much so beautifully in a single sentence. I was frustrated in the first 70-80 pages for being so confused all of the time in the way that the book was written. this method was continued through the book and waiting to know the back story is not my favorite way to read a book nor do I want to have the method used for 500 pages but the story was worth it.
storeytale's review against another edition
5.0
Classic Zusak - honest, vulnerable humanity captured in prose.
ehunsy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you are looking for a book like The Book Thief, you may not like this one as much. it's beautiful in a completely different , yet still poetical way. The timeline jumps around quite a bit, which may be confusing but creates the feeling that this is truly being told as the narrator reflects on different events throughout life
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail