This week I read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I meant to read this book a few months ago, and thanks to Alicia's recommendation in an earlier post, I was reminded of my earlier intention.This book is about a girl in Nazi Germany who has an obsession with words and reading. She steals books wherever she can find them: book-burnings, the mayor's house, a graveyard. The story revolves around the people in her life and how they are affected by World War II.
This book is great. The thing I like the most is that Zusak is very clever in his writing - he pairs up words and phrases that aren't normally used together, but somehow they fit perfectly. I knew I was going to like this book when I read these sentences early in the story: "Eventually, Liesel Meminger walked gingerly inside. Hans Hubermann had her by one hand. Her small suitcase had her by the other" (p. 28).
If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it. This is a good book for anyone who loves words/books, is interested in Nazi Germany, or likes clever writing.
Has anyone else read The Book Thief? What did you think?
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I love the Book Thief! It is one of my all time favorite books. So beautifully written and a good story too.
Oh yeah! I am so glad that you read it. I loved it. I loved the way he wrote.
I just finished The Hunger Games and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Also very good! Have you read those? I need some more suggestions for what to read next.
We read it for book club a few months ago. I really liked it, though Trav thought it got a little slow through the middle.
ixoj, I can see how Trav thought it was a little slow in the middle. I got a little antsy sometimes, because the foreshadowing made me anxious to find out what would happen.
I haven't read The Hunger Games, Alicia, but several people have recommended it to me. I actually bought my little sister a copy of that book for Christmas, and she said that she really enjoyed it. I should try to get my hands on a copy.
I just finished this book, too! I loved the imagery and thought it was very creative to have Death narrate. I enjoyed the perspective from a non-Jewish girl. Are you on Goodreads? If so, we need to compare books!
Loved it too! Have you read the thirtenth tale? Oh- gosh- you'll love that one! A must read!
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