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He has clearly accomplished that.Though I haven't read Kurt Vonnegut Jr for many years, I detect a hint of his style here.In short, one of the best books I have ever read.a definite 5 stars and highly recommended. She has also experienced the death of her young brother.
I'm not sure I can add much, but let me say that if there were 10 stars available that's what I would give it.What makes The Book Thief different, in my mind, are two things. First, the narration by Death is truly a wonderful twist and unique perspective.
Hmmm.The Book Thief already has 522 5 star reviews, what more is there to add. However, this is different than a story told by 'just' a girl living through it, as it has directly affected her since her parents were 'taken away' because her father was a Communist.
Second is the interesting perspective of Leisel, the German girl growing up during WWII and the Holocaust. This isn't the Diary of Anne Frank because she herself is not Jewish nor is she in hiding or at risk for being killed by her own countrymen for who she is (though she is if it is found out she is hiding a Jew).
These two factors give the book a fascinating and unique perspective which is utilized to its fullest by the author's masterful writing.In an interview I read the author said, when asked about his writing style, that he thought it would be wonderful if there were a little twist, a little play of words, a unique descriptive phrase for the reader on each page. In fact, I thought it was an important enough book that I bought a hardcover copy to have in the house even though I originally purchased and read it on my Kindle.
This is a book that sneaks up on you. You realize you are seeing the holocaust from a completely different perspective than you ever have and then it becomes apparent that this is a very powerful and effective way to convey the horror and absurdity of war and the way that individual acts can still matter in a sea of military and political uniformity. This is certainly not a children's book nor is it's importance or appeal to be diminished with the label of "young adult" literature. It is literature plain and simple and a rewarding, powerful, enlightening and entertaining read for anyone old enough to appreciate and understand it.One of the best books I've read this or any other year.
I loved this book. you become entranced w/ the characters- i cried at the end- by far- one of my all time favorites.
It was a little long winded for no particular reason.I liked the book but I think a little less detail would have made it more tolerable.
This has been reviewed well enough in these pages that I will not go too deeply into it.It is a very good book. It deals with a very difficult and much mined territory very effectively in an absolutely new and interesting way - it is humorous, and profoundly moving. The language is beautiful, the use of foreshadowing and introduction of characters and themes are very expertly done. Use of death as the narrator extremely novel and interesting and it works. My only gripe is with its being marketed as a book for kids. I think it is a book for everyone older than say thirteen.
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