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Sep 18, 2018CASSIE ERIN KELLEY rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Book Thief is a thought-provoking novel set in Nazi Germany. The narrator is Death himself, which was surprising but not unpleasant or morbid, and I believe that this was a good choice on the author's part. The picture painted by the words of Death, based on the words of the Book Thief herself that he carries around with him, is grim yet hopeful as the Book Thief watches her world crumble away only to be rebuilt by people she is unsure of. Her story has its ups and downs, and though there are moments when sadness and despair creep up, there are also moments of unparalleled joy and delight, which are things that occur in everybody's lives at some point or another. I would recommend 'The Book Thief' to anybody who enjoys realistic historical fictions, the story of Nazi Germany, or even those who like a good coming-of-age story. With rich characters and a believable narrative, this book is a highly enjoyable read.