Re-writing history: Original takes on Nazi Germany

November 9, 2010 General / OpinionLeave a comment

Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief is yet another example of an original take on the theme of Nazi Germany. Here are some other great books and films that have looked at this issue from a unique point of view.

What we think of… The Book Thief

November 3, 2010 Australian Fiction / Book Reviews / General Fiction2 Comments

Vital stats… Author: Markus Zusak Publisher: Pan Macmillan Format: Paperback RRP: AUD $19.95 My rating What it’s about… January 1939. The world hovers on the brink of the Second World War. Germany crouches for the pounce. Death flexes his knuckles for the slog ahead. …