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The Book Thief - give up or persevere?

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Bumperslucious · 11/08/2009 20:14

I'm not even half way though and I'm finding it very putdownable. Should I persevere or give up?

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surreylady · 11/08/2009 22:11

I did finish but could easily have given up - did nothing for me

Cousel · 11/08/2009 22:08

i've read it too on recommendation from a friend, its an easy read but mediocre

FlamingoBingo · 11/08/2009 22:06

Perservere - took me ages to get into it, and then I loved it and didn't want it to finish.

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Bumperslucious · 11/08/2009 22:04

Hmmm, jury's out then. Think I'll take Rupert's advice and give up.

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mazzystartled · 11/08/2009 20:18

Bin it

BitOfFun · 11/08/2009 20:17

It's worth persevering with, I reckon.

RupertTheBear · 11/08/2009 20:17

I loved it from the first chapter. If you don't love it yet I don't think you ever will! Give up.

owlandpussycat · 11/08/2009 20:16

I gave up on it I'm afraid, which is something I rarely do- maybe once a year.