The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
As you know, I usually try to write up a review of a good book myself, but this time Im feeling I couldn't do it justice. Not for this GREAT book!!! So I borrow from the book description provided by the publisher:
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.
Markus Zusak can write!! His words are perfect!! Enjoy!!! Though the book will wrench your heart!!
Thank you Cathy, for the great recommendation!!!
1 comment:
I loved The Book Theif! The language was delicious though the tale was bitter.
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