recommended read

[Dave the OAP]

if you never read another book again, can i recommend The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, by John Boyne

I have just finished it and it is one of the most powerful books I have ever read

It is basically a kids book, but believe me it is not.

 

[Beach Hut]

Thanks, Mrs Hut is currently reading this so I will definitely have it off her (so to speak)

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

The ending was pretty telegraphed imho, not as though you turned that last page and thought "Shiver me frickin' timbers what a turn up!" That said, well written and does what it says on the tin (i.e. tells a tale about a boy who wore stripey pyjamas in 'Outwith').

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

I read it last year - having originally bought it for my 15 year old son.

Excellent book - I think it's now a film as well.

 

[footychick]

It is a film now, it was in the cinemas recently.

 

[judewri]

saw the film 1st then read the book... both brilliant......

 

[Eggmundo]

It's not depressing is it?
Can't handle these books where the kids suffer.

 

[Dave the OAP]

It's not depressing is it?
Can't handle these books where the kids suffer.

well...its not a comedy, put it that way

 

[Frutos]

It's not depressing is it?
Can't handle these books where the kids suffer.

It's based around a concentration camp, so draw your own conclusions.