Zazoo Audiobook

" Gorgeously written--a unique and well-told story of 2 time periods in France--one of them being WWII's "awful time". "

" The writing is richly evocative, redolent of time and place. History, emotion, and true love wound around the truths of things. I realize this doesn't describe it much, but it is one of the best YA titles ever. "

" Perhaps if the author had been less concerened about harping on his moral, than this would have been better. I liked the story fairly well, but the fact that he repeatedly told you to that "this is the moral of the story" (more or less) got really old really fast. "

" The history and plot are a little contrived and predictable. Otherwise it had simply beautiful imagery and the quaintest characters. "

" I kind of want to read this over and over. The narration has this impossibly romantic sensibility while refusing to take itself too seriously. It's just so FRENCH! "

" For a YF book, "Zazoo" was amazingly philosophical, compassionate, charming, tender, bitter-sweet --- beautifully written. A very nice coming of age book. "

" I would not recommend this book. It dragged, it was boring and it would make you so sleepy. "

" Amazing book, very descriptive one of my favorite books since I first read it in 7th or 8th grade. It's good for a short read. "

" A wonderfully written poetic historical fiction book. There is quite a bit of romance involved as well! :) Chronicles an old man and his bitter memories of WWII and fighting in Asia. "

" This was such a sweet book. I remember reading it over and over again. I can still remember the description of her grandfather perfectly peeling a fruit. "

" I thought this was one of the most gorgeous YAs of its year. "

" One of my favorite books growing up "

" Really enjoyed this book. If you like The Book Thief, you will like this book. "

" good book. has an artistic flair- not my favorite style, but good nonetheless. "

" What a book! Beautiful, lyrical, lovely. "

" Slow, quiet, poetic. Not my type of book AT ALL. But I didn't wish to stop while I was reading it, so I guess it was okay. Just nothing memorable about it. "

" sad but good but sad "

" narration of this story makes it even more touching than the print version would. very touching, poignant story. "

" Zazoo has made a deep impression on me. It is so eloquent, and so poetically written. The story of a girl and her adopted grandfather is just amazing. Everyone should read this WW2 memoir. "

" Amid old secrets revealed and rifts healed, 13-year-old Vietnamese orphan, Zazoo, is raised in rural France by her aging "Grand-Pierre" and learns about life, death and love. Excellent read. "

" If I had to choose ten books that I could read over and over this would be one of them. I still think of this young, true-hearted girl and her Grand Pierre. Though written for young-adults this book is complex and rich in history and plot. "

" Beautiful! A great experience! It was like a living, breathing description of the human condition! I loved this little book! "

" Vietnamese orphan adopted by an older French lock-keeper learns about his past, stony silences, heros and killers and finds romance and friendship. slow start, but liked it alot, about love, adoption and war "

" It was confusing in the beginning, and the only reason I gave it two "

" Beautiful cover. Beautiful story. The plot was a little slow, but other than that I really enjoyed the small poems, bits of history, and message that was woven throughout the story. This book was very well written and thought through. "

" I don't know why this book moved me so much but I checked it out from the library and read it, then immediately went and bought it and read it again! "

" Love this love story. All about relationships--lost loves, new love, family love and friendship and how love is strong and can survive even in the face of war and hatred. "

" LOVED IT! I don't exactly know why, but I loved it! I'd recommend it to all. "

" I loved reading it. I totally recommend this book. "

" Good for 6th-9th grade "

" Bittersweet; I would have liked it better if the main character had been a bit older. "

" For a YF book, "Zazoo" was amazingly philosophical, compassionate, charming, tender, bitter-sweet --- beautifully written. A very nice coming of age book. "

" I kind of want to read this over and over. The narration has this impossibly romantic sensibility while refusing to take itself too seriously. It's just so FRENCH! "

" Zazoo lives in France with her adopted Grandpiere. Nice look a life in France and the relationships that sustain us. And, how to live with grief. "

" I would not recommend this book. It dragged, it was boring and it would make you so sleepy. "

" One of my favorite books growing up "

" It's set in the French countryside, which alone is enough to read it. Add in some tasty food, a cute boy crush, and a very elderly grandfather, and it's the perfect book! "

" Amazing book, very descriptive one of my favorite books since I first read it in 7th or 8th grade. It's good for a short read. "

" Beautiful cover. Beautiful story. The plot was a little slow, but other than that I really enjoyed the small poems, bits of history, and message that was woven throughout the story. This book was very well written and thought through. "

" A wonderfully written poetic historical fiction book. There is quite a bit of romance involved as well! :) Chronicles an old man and his bitter memories of WWII and fighting in Asia. "

" Interesting, but slow plot developement. Left you wanting to know more and why things happened. Some knowledge of history helpful to make the book more meaningful. Not a faced paced drama, but a thoughtful read. "

" LOVED IT! I don't exactly know why, but I loved it! I'd recommend it to all. "