Dec 19, 2007 Posted by Nancy Williams

The Book Thief – Markus Zusak

Summary: A beautiful story of a young girl’s survival through the second World War. It is a story of hope, love and, most importantly, Death, who tells the story. The backdrop of Nazi Germany is exquisitely painted and the story is poetic and tragic at the same time. It is a work of art. Pace: Magnificently written so the pace is almost irrelevant. You simply have to keep reading. Main Characters: ... read more

Dec 11, 2007 Posted by Nancy Williams

Birdsong – Sebastian Faulks

Summary: A harrowing and poignant account of one man’s experience of the First World War in France and the journey his granddaughter takes 60 years later to discover what she could about him. The strength of this book is in the story of the grandfather and the powerful descriptions of his time in the trenches. The discovery phase of the 1970s is disappointing. Pace: Mid-paced, and have the tissues... read more