The Book Thief Read-Along Wrap-Up

Or, better said: failure report.

Well, not a complete failure, but I can’t really call this a wrap-up post. Still, I thought, since the Read-Along is ending today, that I should post some sort of an update.

As mentioned before [link to previous post], this is a reread for me.

So far, I have (re)read 212 pages, so I have still more than a half way to go, but at least I’ve been reading.

Due to my slow reading and computer problems I didn’t join in the discussion post and I only caught a bit of the first twitter chat.

Setting aside my lack of involvement in the Read-Along social activities, I really am enjoying rereading The Book Thief, though. I forgot how good it is, and I love the unusual style.

I am definitely going to finish it, probably in a few weeks, and then post some sort of a review/discussion post (and maybe borrow some of the questions from the Read-Along discussions.

Anyway, even though I’ve read less than half the book so far and have barely participated in other aspects of this Read-Along, I’m grateful to Suey, Kami and Kathy for hosting it, because it prompted me to reread the book, which I probably wouldn’t have otherwise.

The Book Thief Read-Along

Hosted by Read This Instead, Kami's Library Thoughts and It's All About Books.

I decided to jump on the wagon in the last minute, as usually. Actually, I wasn't sure if I could get the book, but a friend kindly lent it to me, so here I am.

I read The Book Thief around three years ago, before I started book blogging, and I loved it. I think now, with the film coming out, it's a good time to reread it, and all the better when reading along with other people.

If you haven't read it, but want to do that before seeing the film or if you've read it and just want to refresh your memory, now is the time to do that, so hop on to Suey's blog and join in.