tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post1670855142798168974..comments2023-10-31T13:07:05.461+00:00Comments on Park Benches & Bookends: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John BoyneJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-51820616963905866632010-07-22T14:58:34.103+01:002010-07-22T14:58:34.103+01:00I just finished this one and though it is well wri...I just finished this one and though it is well written, I was a bit frustrated by Bruno. It sounds like the film did a better job rounding the story out.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-39047928148843465422010-07-22T05:02:46.982+01:002010-07-22T05:02:46.982+01:00Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it and here's t...Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it and here's to hoping you continue to find little gems along the way!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-81345578391756936982010-07-21T08:40:33.570+01:002010-07-21T08:40:33.570+01:00Tif - there are quite alot of good YA titles out t...Tif - there are quite alot of good YA titles out there but its just the style of writing that I dont particulary like (but then Im not the target audience) I didnt get on with the dark materials or Harry Potter for this reason. I did like the striped Pyjamas for this reason.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-61863174467877434012010-07-20T19:05:03.339+01:002010-07-20T19:05:03.339+01:00I really enjoyed this book, and it has still stuck...I really enjoyed this book, and it has still stuck with me even after quite a bit of times has passed since I read it. Just FYI . . . the reason it is classified as YA is because the main character is of that age. I'm going to go out on a limb here and recommend that you consider additional "YA" titles! You may be surprised with what you will find!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-60973213409312605212010-07-17T14:32:05.085+01:002010-07-17T14:32:05.085+01:00Really, that as well! Again I am surprised. As a l...Really, that as well! Again I am surprised. As a librarian I have never liked the term young adult as I think children should just read what they feel ready for without too much direction. These labels can be off putting.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-54230367968128558312010-07-16T16:39:09.069+01:002010-07-16T16:39:09.069+01:00Lindy - I was surprised when I found out the Book ...Lindy - I was surprised when I found out the Book Thief was classed as YA and like you I doubt I would have read that if Id known. Just goes to show really.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-81906654679592707612010-07-16T16:10:36.353+01:002010-07-16T16:10:36.353+01:00Jessica - What a surprise, I doubt either my husba...Jessica - What a surprise, I doubt either my husband or I would have considered reading it if we had known that. It is strange how departmentalising something can do that! I initially put the title on my reading list because of the Lovereading Books of the Decade that I wrote about in May.<br />Thanks then for the info and the linkLindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-70876680638415488162010-07-15T18:44:42.633+01:002010-07-15T18:44:42.633+01:00Lindy - its more of a childrens book aimed at arou...Lindy - its more of a childrens book aimed at around the ages 8-10, theres a few interviews online with the author where he talks about this. This was his first childrens book as all his other books are adult fiction. It will be interesting to see where he takes his writing next.<br /><br />If your interested theres an interview with the author here on the BBC world servies where he gets a bit of a grilling by the children in the audience<br /><br />http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/wbc/allJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-24786398172860016862010-07-15T16:20:36.986+01:002010-07-15T16:20:36.986+01:00Hi Jessica, What a coincidence, thankyou for stopp...Hi Jessica, What a coincidence, thankyou for stopping by and commenting about my review.<br />http://lindyloumacbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/07/boy-in-striped-pyjamas-by-john-boyne.html<br />I was very interested to read your perspective. I really had no idea this was considered a YA book, does the author actually state that anywhere?<br />By the way I thought we were already mutual followers but it seems I just had a google reader subscription, not quite the same. I have rectified this and am now your latest follower :)LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-89303872929280906132010-07-14T12:53:50.389+01:002010-07-14T12:53:50.389+01:00I loved both the film and book - the book slightly...I loved both the film and book - the book slightly more than the film as my imagination pictured even more horrors than the film showed. A book I think all children should be encouraged to read. Thanks for your thoughts.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-23268570967163531492010-07-14T10:04:01.407+01:002010-07-14T10:04:01.407+01:00Jackie - I thought the end was done very well in t...Jackie - I thought the end was done very well in the film, in fact it was terribla watching in it as I knew what was going to happen.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-72892943795810145642010-07-14T09:34:45.048+01:002010-07-14T09:34:45.048+01:00I loved the book, but found it very emotional. Tha...I loved the book, but found it very emotional. That makes me scared to watch the film as I imagine myself crying through the whole thing. It is good to know that Bruno is less naive in the film, as I did think that was the biggest problem with the book. I'll get round to watching it one day (when I can get the DVD and watch it on my own without people to see my tears!!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-43987842047739445652010-07-14T09:15:03.989+01:002010-07-14T09:15:03.989+01:00Zara - I completely agree, I just wasnt 'wowed...Zara - I completely agree, I just wasnt 'wowed' by it at all but I didnt dislike it either.<br /><br />Brizmus - its a very quick read as its only around 100 pages and some people have loved it so if you see a library copy its worth picking up but I wouldnt go out of my way to find a copy.<br /><br />Diane - I should have said in the review (might edit it in fact) Im keeping my copy for my son as I think its a good introduction for a child around 8-10 to that whole era so the book for me is not without merit.<br /><br />Becky - Ive read some reviews where the blogger has torn it to pieces ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-74368046958491797812010-07-14T02:31:23.770+01:002010-07-14T02:31:23.770+01:00I think is the first review of this book where I h...I think is the first review of this book where I have seen it referred to as a YA novel and where the reader hasn't really loved it. I am pleased though, its given me a new perspective on the bookRebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-73000934039980009472010-07-14T00:32:15.858+01:002010-07-14T00:32:15.858+01:00I loved the book and the movie--shocker.I loved the book and the movie--shocker.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-81122302616924332232010-07-14T00:17:05.742+01:002010-07-14T00:17:05.742+01:00I didn't realize this was a movie, too. Maybe...I didn't realize this was a movie, too. Maybe I will just watch it instead of reading it, as it doesn't sound like the book is a must read.brizmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163313230550265190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694427406934260419.post-31254964776256180732010-07-13T22:31:06.651+01:002010-07-13T22:31:06.651+01:00I read this last year and while I enjoyed it, I wa...I read this last year and while I enjoyed it, I wasn't wowed by it and, thus, never saw the movie. I think I will now, though. Thanks for the review!Zarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351228605553052771noreply@blogger.com