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This was a really great book about a little girl during WWII and how she befriends a Jew she is hiding in her basement. |
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The Book Thief (Readers Circle) by Markus Zusak
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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 accordi... read more
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Wow! One of the best written books I've ever read. It is a beautiful story about Nazi Germany in the 1940's told from the perspective of death. Sound morbid, I know, but it was touching and poetic. This one is a future classic! My favorite quote from the book, "Practice the art of promise keeping." Read this book! |
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a story of a young german girl during WW II. a story told by death and a tale unfolded. it was a great and wel written book. it just started to feel a little lengthy towards the end |
