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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Usually I love an audiobook narrated by the author. (anything by Carrie Fisher or Neil Gaiman is a wonderful listen!) Unfortunately, Zusak's tone couldn't capture me. He often sounded bored, reading with a sigh or a monotonous voice, and it created a big disconnect for me. I will definitely read a physical copy of this book someday!
(FWIW, it may be that Zusak's style doesn't speak well. The Book Thief is one of my all-time favorite books, but I didn't care for that audiobook, either.)
(FWIW, it may be that Zusak's style doesn't speak well. The Book Thief is one of my all-time favorite books, but I didn't care for that audiobook, either.)
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
How does he do it? Symmetry, timing, details, love for everything that makes us human but simultaneously more than human. He kills us readers a thousand times but we don’t die, we come back for more, because we know we will find a deeper appreciation for every singular life and beautiful detail on this planet. And we know he’ll make us cry, but the best things are worth the tears. Ah, those Dunbar boys, they’ll stick with me for awhile.
Really liked it, though it won't stick with me forever... Some parts will, as some parts really moved me, but overall hmm a strong 3.5/5. Zusak is a great writer and it wasn't difficult at all to get through the book, he's captivating and the plot was really well thought out. I liked the fact that you had to actively think out and remember certain parts for yourself. Zusak doesn't write you on the nose. But I do think his work Book Thief was his peak.
It took me a while to get into this book. The first 50-100 pages were confusing but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. Chapters are short and the story jumps around in time. This story is about a literal and metaphorical bridge and at times I felt like Zuzak was building the story one brick at a time. Eventually it all come together. The writing is incredible. It's about family, love, devastating loss and forgiveness. I will be thinking about this one for quite a while.
3.5 stars. Not quite 4, but definitely better than 3. It got a bit lengthy (534 pages!) but was worth it to read it. It took a while to get into Zusak's writing style, so the beginning dragged on until I was able to settle in. It was worth the time I had to spend concentrating on the words.
In the end, a beautiful telling of a mother's love, the bond of brothers, and the bridges that we all sometimes need to be willing to build.
In the end, a beautiful telling of a mother's love, the bond of brothers, and the bridges that we all sometimes need to be willing to build.
This was surely a huge disappointment for me. I loved The Book Thief but this did not match that in any way. The writing was a bit messy as the plot went on for too long and the writing itself seemed too cerebral. The narrator didn't work that well. There were too many loose ends that weren't really brought together clearly enough. I'm also a bit confused on parts of the ending. The ending didn't seem that satisfying. The characters that were interesting and well drawn out didn't have as much of a shining role. I'm also not clear as to why this is listed as YA book. I can't picture it fitting in that genre.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ще си позволя да цитирам, едно от ревютата поставени в началото на книгата, защото непрестанно беше в съзнанието ми докато четох това бижу, а ето и какво гласеше то :"Ако "Крадецът на книги" беше роман , който позволи на Смъртта да бъде в центъра на разказа..."Мостът на Клей"е утвърдително пълен с живот"
-The Guardian
Маркъс Зюсак ще ви остави със сълзи в очи и широка усмивка на лице, ще ви преведе през най-буйните огньове на Ада и въпреки всичко ще ви извади невредими, но с разбити и зашити наново сърца. "Мостът на Клей" е история за пет момчета, една Грешкоправка, муле с могъщо гръцко име, ще препускате с Матадор в пето бягане и ще прекосите зашеметяващият Пон-дю-гар, а това дори не е началото. Не, началото започва с една стара пишеща машина.
-The Guardian
Маркъс Зюсак ще ви остави със сълзи в очи и широка усмивка на лице, ще ви преведе през най-буйните огньове на Ада и въпреки всичко ще ви извади невредими, но с разбити и зашити наново сърца. "Мостът на Клей" е история за пет момчета, една Грешкоправка, муле с могъщо гръцко име, ще препускате с Матадор в пето бягане и ще прекосите зашеметяващият Пон-дю-гар, а това дори не е началото. Не, началото започва с една стара пишеща машина.