Has Anyone Read The Neverending Story?

[moonflower]

I read it when I was a kid. I remember liking it at the time but I could not give a review now without reading it again.
I would definitely like to read it again.

[Sumire]

I love the book. It doesn't read like a native English book but I enjoy the way it is translated, it has a poetry to it that appeals to me (I don't read or speak German, I just like the way things are worded). I've only read one other book by Michael Ende, "Momo," but it also reads as a very metaphorical magical tale. I like books that have an old-fashioned moral core and by that I don't mean old-fashioned values per se but the old-fashioned idea that books should teach a moral and not just tell a story.

One of my favorite things about the book when I first read it (borrowed from the library) was the red and green printing Honeycomb mentioned. The first copy I purchased didn't have it and I was sorely disappointed but the copy I have now does and it really adds to the magic in my mind.

[Galactica]

I love the book. It doesn't read like a native English book but I enjoy the way it is translated, it has a poetry to it that appeals to me (I don't read or speak German, I just like the way things are worded). I've only read one other book by Michael Ende, "Momo," but it also reads as a very metaphorical magical tale. I like books that have an old-fashioned moral core and by that I don't mean old-fashioned values per se but the old-fashioned idea that books should teach a moral and not just tell a story.

One of my favorite things about the book when I first read it (borrowed from the library) was the red and green printing Honeycomb mentioned. The first copy I purchased didn't have it and I was sorely disappointed but the copy I have now does and it really adds to the magic in my mind.

I have heard that too-  one of my best friends is German and she was saying the two colors (as you switch back and forth between worlds) was a pretty cool aspect....   apparently the book gets into the kid's real life a little more.  I am definitely going to get it from the library at some point! (Or maybe buy a used copy from amazon...)

[Sumire]

It definitely gets into Bastian's life more. His relationship with his father is explored and the repercussions of his taking the book too. Bastian has to learn a lot about himself and you get to see how it will shape his life in our world which is, to me, one of the best parts of the book.

[Sky_Rocket_Sammie]

One of my favorite childhood books and films, still are to this day. I always wanted to improve my German, to be able to read it in that language.

[Rosencrantz]

My favourite book ever! I love it.

What I particularly like about it is Bastian's journey mirrors how I would interact with books as a child and even sometimes now as an adult. I'd tell you more, but it involves comprehensive spoilers.

But it's fun!

It's a bit like Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty - the 'waking up' part is just the midway point of the story. It covers what happens next.

[Leave a Whisper]

No, but I wanna.

Post Merge: August 11, 2015, 04:22:14 PM

I havent read it, but typically books are better then movies

Not always. I didn't like the second Jurassic Park book and I wasn't enthused with most of the How To Train Your Dragon books.

[FullMoonFever]

I have the book, and read it about three times a year.  It's MUCH better than the three movies.  The first and second movie tie in.. sort of, the third, not at all related.


~Jenn

[Majesty]

When I looked for the book on amazon they had an exact replica of the book from the movies, but it was the book and I was like  , but it wasn't available.  I can imagine it would probably be pretty expensive anyway.

[Honeycomb]

Can I brag here that I have actually ridden Fuchur (German)= Falkor when I was a child? In Munich. Going to look for a photo!

[Majesty]

Can I brag here that I have actually ridden Fuchur (German)= Falkor when I was a child? In Munich. Going to look for a photo!

Yes, show pics.  I heard about people being able to ride Falkor a long time ago.

[Einhornbaby]

Can I brag here that I have actually ridden Fuchur (German)= Falkor when I was a child? In Munich. Going to look for a photo!

*is jealous* lol how amazing


Ive read the book too when I was a child, then again when I was a teen and then again a few years ago. I liked it a lot but I remember it being pretty heavy to hold.

Btw, I have a spare german version (bound version, white dust cover), if anyone is interested, let me know

[Galactica]

Can I brag here that I have actually ridden Fuchur (German)= Falkor when I was a child? In Munich. Going to look for a photo!

WHAAAAA?!  PHOTOS!

[Honeycomb]

I thought I had them already digitalized, but no!!! It was in 1992, and the paper photos still need to be scanned. Right now they are back home in Germany. I know I also have a photo of the original book from the movie.