Summary of this Book... | ||
The Book Thief tells the tale (narrated by Death) of a young girl, Liesel Meminger growing up (and stealing books) in Nazi Germany. | ||
This type of Book is good for... | ||
anyone with an interest in Nazi Germany and the Holocaust may appreciate this book. Though it was written for a teenage audience, I believe most adults will appreciate this book, as well. | ||
I especially liked... | ||
I loved the interpersonal relationships among the characters. I think it really helped to tell an emotional and powerful story. | ||
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to... | ||
cry a little. Being narrated by Death (and the setting), I assumed some characters might not make it through the book, and I was right. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
all kinds of emotions. I loved most of the characters. For a book about the hatred of Nazi Germany, this book is filled with love and caring. | ||
The author of this Book... | ||
Markus Zusak is an Australian author whose parents lived through the Nazi Germany era. | ||
I recommend this Book because... | ||
it's very touching and powerful. | ||
Further Comments... | ||
Anyone who truly loved and treasured books as a child will identify with Liesel's affection for words. | ||
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Created Jan 09, 2013 at 1:20pm •
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