It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Most reviews on this book are outstanding, but others say the book is only intended to use a sensitive subject to pull on people's emotions but that the actual story is dull.
Let's make our own decision!
I am reading "The Book Thief" for the second time and really enjoying it much more this time than the first time!
ReplyDeleteI can see that. It took me a little bit to get into it. But I thought it was very intriguing that it was written from Death's point of view. This book gives me a deep appreciation for what we have. It's amazing to me how well folks made the best of things.
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