The point is, it didn't really matter what that book was about - (Pg 39)

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a difficult book to describe. I enjoyed it immensely and finished it quite quickly.

If you were to look at the subject matter, it appears to be a very grim book indeed. Set in Nazi Germany and narrated by death.... a little bleak to say the least.

Somehow though, it is a beautiful story. There are wonderful characters, and the style of storytelling has a lovely flow and ebb to it.

Death is one of the most lovely characters of all, which probably seems odd, however the idea of death just doing a job and yet still showing empathy is really touching.

Another strange feature of this story is that many of the key plot points are given away before they actually happen. Despite this, there is still an urge to read on, and to learn how, what and why as the details unfold.

I came to this book with no idea of what it was about and, this was probably the best way to approach it. If you read it, I hope you enjoy it.

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