He was a bit coy but ultimately just a fancy framing device. His acceptance of his own inevitability and warnings of upcoming sorrow added something more emotive to the sadness when it occurred. I liked the choice of narrative control Death is presented as a cynical but he’s telling you a story and you’re along for the ride. I think Rosa was my favourite character – she’s equal parts fierce and subtle, loud and quiet, loving and sharp. I found love for her acquired mother and father and found Liesel’s relationship with Rudy absolutely charming, though I wish it had developed further – it seemed to stagnate in one stage of its development – it didn’t age with the characters in the way I wanted it to. The book thief loves fiercely and fights the good fight despite also swearing, fighting, getting dirty, and breaking the rules. I found her compelling and tenacious – a far cry from some readers’ image of a ‘cute little girl’. I can understand some readers’ frustration with Liesel on some levels but her age and circumstances are important factors and she is young and outspoken in a painful environment. I always feel like there’s a real controversy with The Book Thief so I’ve put it off for a long time. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. HERE IS A SMALL FACT – YOU ARE GOING TO DIEġ939. ![]() Genre: Historical Fiction, Children’s Literature, Bildungsromanįormat: Audio book read by Allan Corduner ![]() It’s a dialogue on love, loss, the inevitability of death (and its unfairness), and an examination of what it is to be human. I’ve read a lot of really great books this year and that trend seems set to continue for me with The Book Thief.
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