![]() I’ve never read a story where one man whose life was saved by another saved the life of a direct descendant of the friend. I think children knew exactly what was going on especially in Germany there would have been no doubt in their minds of who were the hated. The story is told by Death from the perspective of a child though I hardly think the point of view is that of a child. I had to smile when Death says that “Hitler delivered himself to me” toward the end, of course. It was easy to follow once I figured out it was in vignettes and was narrated by Death. The person who recommended this book to me is about eighteen years old and I thought the title was intriguing. Then I put it down and picked it up again and decided to try and pay more attention to the writing style. I started this book about a year ago and couldn’t quite follow it. I highly recommend this book It is the first I have read by Markus Zusak, and I will certainly try others books by him. This is a fascinating not just Liesel's story but the friends she makes, the Jew who the family takes in and hides, the families of Himmel Street, the Mayor's wife (from whom Liesel steals books).and that of the reaper of souls and the horror of it's duty in Nazi Germany and WWII. Both Rosa and Hans love Liesel, but Hans takes special interest in the frightened child.teaching her to read, staying with her through her nightmares, helping her adjust to her new life and family and friends and always ready to listen. Liesel is placed in the home of Rosa and Hans Hubermann who live in Himmel (Heaven) Street in the town of Molching, outside of Munich. Liesel steals her first book at her brother's funeral: "The Gravedigger's Handbook". ![]() She is no longer able to care for the children. The novel takes place in Nazi Germany and the reaper of souls first sees Liesel when it collects the soul of her brother who dies on the train while their mother is taking them to Munich to be placed in a foster home. The story of Liesel Meminger is told to the reader by the being who collects the souls of the dead. With a list of awards the book has received and quotes from expert reviewers, you will gain a better idea of how Markus Zusak's The Book Thief will resonate with you. In addition to the positive and negative aspects, this review covers the author’s backstory to give you insight into his knowledge of the era. A poetic tone enhances the flow of the story, and the characters will haunt your thoughts long after you finish reading. What makes this book stand out against other WWII fiction novels? Markus Zusak focuses on the children who barely understand the changes taking place in the world. ![]() ![]() Readers are taken on an emotional journey narrated by Death. Young adults learning about the Holocaust can gain an insider’s perspective from this fictional portrayal. Books and the words within become Liesel’s strongest tool as she learns to read and fight for her life. With the comprehension of a typical 9-year-old, Liesel Merminger struggles to survive with a foster family in Nazi Germany. Are you wondering if The Book Thief will be a good read for you? Check out this review of Markus Zusak's bestseller to get an expert's opinion on the story, characters, and themes.
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