The never-ending story [Import] [Hardcover]

Michael ENDE (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 358 pages
• Publisher: Allen Lane; 1st edition, edition (1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713915099
• ISBN-13: 978-0713915099
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Read, June 5, 2003

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Roxanne Olson (Kailua-Kona, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Never Ending Story (Paperback)

This is a fanciful book, that moves along well. I was surprised to find that Bastian's adventures went on beyond what I had seen in the movie. The beyond-the-movie story moves on into events that would have been difficult to film at the time "Never Ending Story" came out on screen. The tale explores the themes of indulgence and identity. Good message of reconciliation. Interesting concepts on imagination and reality.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Wanted It To End, August 11, 2003

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This review is from: The Never Ending Story (Paperback)

Wow what a great book! very esoteric which gets better and better after the parts covered in the first movie ends

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure & Allegory., March 12, 2007

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K. Kohut "books n dogs" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never-ending Story (King Penguin) (Paperback)

The movie was simply a neat children's adventure. The book...amazing. As a fantasy adventure, it was very well done. However, for those who enjoy allegory and philosopy, read this as a source to start you thinking about many deep things such as: the relationship between free will and predestination; the courage to find what it is that only YOU can contribute to this world, and accept the call; think of wishes as prayers and you'll learn some timeless ideas about God. I have no idea if the author intended the allegory or not, because I didn't research it. All I know is that I grew as a person from reading this book (and I was 37 when I read it!) I'm now buying it for my teenage nephews, both lovers of fantasy, to help them get excited about the mark they can make on our world for the betterment of all. This book is also a good one for those who love great literature and the analysis thereof. "Great Literature" makes you think, has timeless themes and ideals, and is applicable to real life. This book is as timeless as the Narnia books, and may even be in league with The Lord of the Rings.