The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? I love interacting with you, and don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss future videos! Bridge of Clay audiobook written by Markus Zusak. Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak. Written in powerfully inventive language and bursting with heart, BRIDGE OF CLAY … This is a marvelous, rollicking tale of the five Dunbar boys, abandoned by their father after their mother died and now living alone in the family home with an assortment of animals. Suddenly we're thrown into it not knowing who is who, and what's going on. Bridge of Clay is an unforgettable and sweeping family saga. [ It was okay and I can see that it is a well written book, I'm probably one of the very few people on this planet who hasn't read. The bridge is physical and symbolic. Their mother died, and father left. Having brought each other up in a world run by their own rules, the Dunbar brothers learn to reckon with the adult world and explore the secret behind their father's disappearance. (still processing though so this could change lol). I liked how focused it was on the characters and there was a moment where I completely felt wrecked by something that occurred. Put down for now. Yes, I know I just finished reading this last night but I can't get it out of my head! I stood there, alone in the eucalypts, my feet amongst the bark. The shock of the disclosure of Penelope’s final moments, the dreadful secret kept, was soon dissolved in the realisation of Clay and his fathers turmoil. Refresh and try again. Markus Zusak is the author of five books, including the international bestseller, “There are hundreds of thoughts per every word spoken, and that's if they're spoken at all.”, “A murderer should probably do many things, but he should never, under any circumstances, come home.”, Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Book Award for Book of the Year Fiction (2019), See all 52 questions about Bridge of Clay…, Support Group for People Who Loved the Book, Before 'The Book Thief,' There Was 'Bridge of Clay'. I found it totally mesmerising! Bridge of Clay encompasses enough war but, ultimately, it is a story of difficult comings home. 2.0 out of 5 stars Struggling! Unfortunately though, I wanted more from the plot and I felt like things just kept getting unnecessarily, I completely see why so many people have such mixed feelings about this book. Try Google Play Audiobooks today! Bridge of Clay. They live together in a chaotic house in Archer Street behind an old racetrack that they share with various creatures, including a mule, … I inhaled it in one sitting, and weeks later, I’m still hoping that one day I will be able to write as beautifully as Markus Zusak.” —JODI PICOULT, New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great Things. This Study Guide consists of approximately 59 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Bridge of Clay. The book is a little difficult to get into at first (and I did have to read the first chapter twice to get the rhythm of the writing) as it jumps around in time and many things don't have a significance until later. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. Narrated by Markus Zusak. But, the star of the book is Clay, the fourth boy, who is trying to build this bridge. The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? To order a copy for £13.99 (RRP £18.99) go to guardianbookshop.com or call 0330 333 6846. The book is a little difficult to get into at first (and I did have to read the first chapter twice to get the rhythm of the writing) as it jumps around in time and many things don't have a significan. Knopf, $26.00 (544p) ISBN 978-0-375-84559-8. Just give it a chance! Written in powerfully inventive language and bursting with heart, BRIDGE OF CLAY … Though the novel jumps between points in Penny’s penniless and piano-filled childhood, Michael’s mysterious past, and the current lives of the Dunbar brothers, it creates a cohesive story of a family that is simultaneously alike and completely different than your typical clan of relatives. I just didn’t get it. At the center of the Dunbar family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge—for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. Thesimilarities to Homer’s classics are clear. Read more. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. But, be patient, because after you get the hang of it, we're in Zusak's magical world. It tells the story of five brothers, Clay, Matthew, Rory, Henry, and Tommy Dunbar, who must … I don't believe Clay physically took her life. The story is told from the eldest brother's perspective, Matthew. I didn’t love it. Bridge of Clay is published by Doubleday. Suddenly we're thrown into it. It's one that isn't very plot based and often times can kind of feel up in the air in terms of where the story is going. It was one of the beginnings of their beginnings - a theme throughout the book. I’m not connecting with the story and I’m not in the right frame of mind for it either, since it’s such a slow book and requires more concentration and effort which I can’t give right now. They lived at 18 Archer Street in the suburbs of Sydney, where Matthew took over the job of caring for his brothers after their mother died and six months later their father left without a word. But, the star of the book is Clay, the fourth boy, who is trying to build this bridge. Their mother is dead, their father has fled. Bridge of Clay is about the Dunbar family, Michael returning to the boys seeking their help to build his dream bridge and the younger son, Clay, offering to help. . Well, what can I say about this book? The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. Welcome back. Bridge of Clay has been more than a decade in the making, and it shows: The characters are clearly loved, and the artistry of language will leave you gasping at times. Bridge of Clay is gonna haunt me for a long time, just like Jodi Picoult's Leaving Time did. No monthly commitment. The long belt of the sun in front of me. Told through the eyes of the oldest brother Matthew it mostly focuses on his younger brother, Clay and his exploits. My reading of this scene was Penny had lived far past the six months the doctors had originall. here goes!! After an absence of eight years following their mother’s death, the boys’ father Michael comes back and asks his sons to help him build a bridge on his rural property. Bridge of Clay is the story of Clay Dunbar and his four brothers, Matthew, Rory, Henry, and Tommy, as they struggle to come to terms with the disappearance — and then sudden reappearance — of their father, in the years that follow the death of their mother. And how much can he overcome? (less) (hide spoiler)] flag. I completely see why so many people have such mixed feelings about this book. Finally we met with Zusak's new book after Book Thief. An unforgettable and sweeping family saga from MARKUS ZUSAK, the storyteller who gave us the extraordinary bestseller THE BOOK THIEF. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. I liked how focused it was on the characters and there was a moment where I completely felt wrecked by something that occurred. This was a disappointing read for me. (New York Times) Devastating, demanding and deeply moving, Bridge of Clay unspools like a kind of … The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. Achilles represented so much more ….remember this was the very mule that Penny stood on the fence and fed a sugar cube to when she and Michael first l. Markus Zusak could write the iTunes User Terms of Agreement and I'd still read it. Hope in The Book Thief comes in the form of Liesel … Bridge of Clay should have been a good book, but it just wasn’t right for me. Bridge of Clay is quite unlike Markus Zusak’s previous novel, The Book Thief. [ I tried reading another book and just missed Zusak's writing so here I am again. by Doubleday. Bridge of Clay Quotes as Writing Prompts. so yeah, pretty excited for this one! Please leave a comment! Clay is the only to take him up on his offer, and when he leaves to go with him, his brothers see it as … Written in powerfully inventive language and bursting with … I feel like this is a book you either love or hate. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. Markus Zusak’s Bridge of Clay, out in 2018 through Pan Macmillan. *deep breath* I'm ready to write this review. Comment Report abuse. Top reviews from other countries Harry Chapin. Start by marking “Bridge of Clay” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The gods are no less cruel. This just wasn't the right book for me but I do hope others enjoy it. The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? At the heart of the story are five Dunbar brothers: Matthew, Rory, Henry Clay and Tom. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The bridge was both physical, and the bridge between the father, Clay, and the brothers. The story is told from the eldest brother's perspective, Matthew. I'm left with a feeling of what did I miss? He's taken his time, but it was totally worth the wait! And how much can he overcome? I feel like I'm missing something. It felt like a story that kept getting tangled up in nonsense and wasn't ever untangled. The plot is appealing and something I think I should like. First of all I must say reading this book is hard work. The youngest was Tommy with Henry and Rory somewhere in between. I wanted to love it, but ended up feeling mixed about it as a whole. The plot is good but I just could never get into the writing style. “In the beginning there was one murderer, one mule and one boy, but this isn’t the beginning.” This was a promising start to the book but by the time I was 5% into the … “THE WAIT IS OVER.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES, “IRRESISTIBLY CHARMING.” —THE WASHINGTON POST, “GOOD THINGS ARE WORTH THE WAIT: BRIDGE OF CLAY is a deeply moving study of the bonds and breaks of family. He builds a bridge to transcend humanness. Why did it have to be the mule? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. But trust me you will grow to love the characters (and Achilles the mule) and it will all fit together before the end to make a spellbinding and beautiful, poignant tale of family love. October 9th 2018 Did Clay put her in the car? That only took, like, a lot of fucking time. The bridge is physical and symbolic. And how much can he overcome? 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