I finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak a few days ago and thought I would write a few words about it. I always intend to list the books I get through but there are so many and I never get round to jotting them down. This was quite possibly one of the best, most clever books I have read, and I have read a lot! It is narrated by Death himself and follows the tale of a young girl Lisel Meminger, the book thief and a child of Nazi Germany. Stealing stories helps her and many others through that terrible time. The use of language and the intricate story line kept me gripped till the last page. Death as the narrator gave me a totally different reading experience to the norm and I loved that unique stance. Rarely do I want to read a book a second time over but this one would definitely come in this category.
I am now half way to finishing Slammerkin, and again really enjoying it. I will review it once I have finished. The sun is shining, the house work is nearly done, and then the book will be my priority!!
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