https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:16:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1298152 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:33:11 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1298152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: I'm at location 2898/page 251 so you are just ahead of me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1298127 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:20:34 +0000 travellingbee 1298127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I am! Holidays got hectic! :silly: I'm at location 3126/page 268. Where are y'all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1298120 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:18:32 +0000 Tidybee 1298120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: still here. I'm about halfway through but also didn't want to get too far ahead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1298032 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:53:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1298032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: @Tidybee: @Running Elley: @LovelyPlum: @travellingbee: Anyone else still around here? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1298027 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:52:40 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1298027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Are we going to do another check in? How far should we go? I don't want to get too far ahead but I also want to keep reading! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1296866 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:25:16 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1296866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tidybee: I am still really curious where the Rudy character will go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1296863 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:24:09 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1296863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I iust got to part 5. I think it's really getting good now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1287315 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:29:35 +0000 dc yoga bee 1287315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Updates anyone?? Hows everyone coming along? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1282765 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:22:14 +0000 dc yoga bee 1282765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey guys, this thread is a little silent. Do you guys need a little more time? I don't want to alienate anyone from participating!</p> <p>ETA: If more people will participate if we delay next week's discussion to middle of the week let me know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1280910 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:23:00 +0000 Tidybee 1280910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Do you mean Rudy? If so, I'm definitely intrigued in terms of "who" he will become and who he will become in regard to Liesel. Death has dropped a few hints that he will become significant.<br /> 1. In the chapter Growing Up a Saumensch, death writes, "When she came to write her story, she would wonder exactly when the books and the words started to mean not just something, but everything. " What do you think this means to Liesel? How can this quote apply to your own life?<br /> I agree with @T.H.O.U. It is amazing to reflect on such little actions that have changed the courses of people's lives. </p> <p>2. 100 Percent Pure German Sweat: What were your thoughts about the book burning in celebration of Hitler's birthday? I had always heard and read of book burnings but I thought the author painted a (morbidly and horrifically) beautiful lively picture of one and I felt like i was transported right there to the town square. I love when words have that power.<br /> 3. What are your thoughts about the narrator Death? Does death as a narrator work for you? Why or why not? I definitely thought it was weird at first, but I really like the levity and also the foreshadowing. It makes me want to keep turning the page. It is such an interesting way to tell the story. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1280612 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:24:50 +0000 Running Elley 1280612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm reading! I'm on my iPhone right now but ill respond to the questions tonight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1280599 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:16:49 +0000 LovelyPlum 1280599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just ordered this on Kindle, and my semester is now over. I can't wait to read! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1275085 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:42:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1275085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is anyone else reading?!? </p> <p>What do you guys think of the other boy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1272100 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:31:02 +0000 travellingbee 1272100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For lack of time I'm going to just respond to number 3- at first I thought it was going to bed depressing /morbid to have death as a narrator but actually s/he actually adds some levity! I love the little pointed asides! I'm curious to see as the plot unfolds how this choice of narrator affects the story. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1271418 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:53:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1271418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1) For Liesel obviously she would have never connected that picking up that first black book would make such an impact on her life (such as the connection to her Papa). I think its true that a lot of times in life we don't realize that while we are "in the moment" that these are the moments that will define us. </p> <p>2) This part really made me sad. I have visited Dachau and its a very eerie place. I wonder if there is any significance in the book to link or metaphor of the book burning to the end of Liesels connection with Hitler. In the past we read that she had dreams about him but at this point she moves on. </p> <p>3) At first in the prologue I was confused and just not sure how I liked it. As I move forward in the book I think it will be a great addition because during this times, death was such a constant underlying part of everyday life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1270646 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:26:10 +0000 Mae 1270646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. In the chapter Growing Up a Saumensch, death writes, "When she came to write her story, she would wonder exactly when the books and the words started to mean not just something, but everything. " What do you think this means to Liesel? How can this quote apply to your own life?</p> <p>I think it means that when you can describe your life and your feelings you can really own them and understand them. The process of examining things in a way that allows you to write really makes you sort things out in your mind. Sort of like that quote about the unexamined life not being worth living. And I agree. I often find that in talking through a problem with someone else (which is often done online!) I realize exactly how I feel in a way I couldn't when I just thought of it internally.</p> <p>2. 100 Percent Pure German Sweat: What were your thoughts about the book burning in celebration of Hitler's birthday?</p> <p>Limiting access to ANY books/teachings/philosophies is always going to be a big indicator of a society doomed. Honestly it sort of reminds me of the moral majority-folks trying to ban books in school libraries. Forcing one point of view is never good for society.</p> <p>3. What are your thoughts about the narrator Death? Does death as a narrator work for you? Why or why not?</p> <p>I liked it. It was weird at first, but a different and interesting perspective. Sort of a perfect narrator because he seems more honest and unbiased than a character narrator would be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hb-book-club-december-the-book-thief-week-1-limited-spoilers#post-1270416 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:25:04 +0000 dc yoga bee 1270416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's finally here! What we've all been so very excited to discuss. I promised I'd keep the questions broad so that everyone will be able to participate!! Here are a few questions I thought of while reading that I thought would spur a good discussion. These are broad questions through Part 2, or page 123, or 22%/location 1464 on Kindle!</p> <p><b>1. In the chapter Growing Up a Saumensch, death writes, <i>"When she came to write her story, she would wonder exactly when the books and the words started to mean not just something, but everything. "</i> What do you think this means to Liesel? How can this quote apply to your own life?</p> <p>2. 100 Percent Pure German Sweat: What were your thoughts about the book burning in celebration of Hitler's birthday?</p> <p>3. What are your thoughts about the narrator Death? Does death as a narrator work for you? Why or why not?</b></p> <p>1. Wow, when I first read this, I had to look up for a moment. And read it a few times more. For some reason, I found this lyrical, and it touched me. Books have always been such an important part of my life. They take me to new places, have provided healing when I'm sad, and are always there for me no question asked. Majoring in English Literature allowed me the opportunity to gain an even deeper understanding about books. I guess I never thought about it, however books <i>are</i> our life story. At least they can be if we let them in. So, I found this quote to be telling of something powerful and mighty to come to our dear book thief, which is obvious from the title, but you know what I mean!</p> <p>2. Books have been burned throughout so many points of our history, and it always makes me cringe at the thought of losing an important link to an era, someone's thoughts, or the truth. Sadly, I saw the burning as a metaphor to the concentration camps. I lived in Germany for 3 years, and we visited Munich. It gave me chills then, and reading this passage gave me chills now.</p> <p>3. I was really interested to see how death as a narrator would play out. I'm happy to report I find him (I envision death as a he for some reason) is absolutely beautiful. He reminds me of a forlorn poet. The way he describes death as colors is very unique. Although, death in itself is unique when you think about it...</p> <p>**For next week, let's read to page 239, 42% or Location 2755 on Kindle. That will take us through Part 4. </p>