The Book Thief

Sorry for the two posts in one day, but I am really trying to post on this website more often and get the word out about these terrific books I am reading! Today I just finished reading the novel The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, which was something I had to read for my English 251 literary criticism class. However, reading this book was so pleasurable I often forgot that it was an assignment.

This book is a pretty serious book about a young girl named Liesel who moves in with foster parents at the culmination of Hitler and World War II. It sounds boring and depressing just like a lot of the books written about this time period, and I would be lying if I said that these things were not involved in his book. However, due to the unique point of view that this book is told from (I would tell you what it is, but I don;t want to give it away!) and also the variety of characters and further intricate plot line, this book has truly become one of my favorite novels. This book is a serious book that tackles some serious issues, but it is extremely engaging and has a lot of tender moments as well. I would recommend this book to any of the older cousins, boys or girls. And of course to our lovely blog host, Tío Jon! :)