The Reader - Bernhard Schlink 13
I have to say that this book drew me in immediately and I couldn’t put it down. The story is about a relationship between a 15 year old boy and a 36 year old woman. Although it is a complicated relationship, there is love and passion until one day she just disappears. The two do not see each other again for many years until just by coincidence the boy, who has grown into a man, sees her when she is on trial for committing a hideous crime. There are so many unanswered questions for the boy as well as the reader, and I have to say there is not a lot of closure in the end which I had a hard time with. I wanted answers and to know more. I liked the beginning of the book a whole lot better then the end, but I am glad that I read it and now I think I will see the movie, which stars Kate Winslet. She won the Best Actress Award at the Oscars for her role.
Hi Betsy,
I just finished The Reader last night. I had watched the movie the weekend before and was curious if the book offered more insight into the characters. I enjoyed the book, but, like you, it left me with so many questions.
I will be curious what you think of the movie.
All the best,
Susan Gabriel